What type of property is 12 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ?

12 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 12 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ?

12 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ?

12 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 12 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ located?

12 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ sits in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 12 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ?

Police records around 12 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ show an average of 424 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ?

The closest primary school to 12 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ is Shortstown Primary School (195m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.5km).

What is the nearest station to 12 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ is North Drive, 151m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Compass Drive, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0XJ

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 12 Compass Drive

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

12 Compass Drive is an end-of-terrace house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0XJ). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 June 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from Jan 2015

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Jun 2025from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromC71toD68

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Compass Drive, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0XJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Compass Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

12 Compass Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£245,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0XJ: £217,500 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in MK42 0XJ

On the street

Versus other Compass Drive homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Compass Drive is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 70 (C)

Below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£248k

1 Beauvais Avenue, Shortstown

MK42 0GD

£240k

1 Brook Street

MK42 0QR

£229k

1 Barton Road

MK42 0NA

£264k

1 Acacia Road

MK42 0HT

2 bed1 bath

£220k

1 Alburgh Close

MK42 0HG

2 bed1 bath

£220k

1 Bells Close, Shortstown

MK42 0UG

£275k

1 Alamein Avenue

MK42 0DE

£280k

1 Blackburn Close, Shortstown

MK42 0TW

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bedford district page.

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Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

North Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Shortstown Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 0XJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0XJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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