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3 Compass Drive, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0XJ

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Band B
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Overview

About 3 Compass Drive

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

3 Compass Drive is a property in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0XJ). It has council tax band B.

Held since May 2002 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Compass Drive, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0XJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Compass Drive has no planning applications on record.

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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.
Last sold (2002)

£85,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 May 2002Most recent

    £85,000

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

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Compass Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 road noise heatmap for MK42 0XJ

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
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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