What kind of home is 6 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ?

6 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 6 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ?

The current EPC rating for 6 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ?

6 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ use?

The latest EPC at 6 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ?

6 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.

Which area is 6 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ in?

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

What is crime like near 6 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ?

Police records around 6 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.

What schools are near 6 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ?

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

How well connected is 6 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ?

The closest bus stop to 6 Compass Drive, MK42 0XJ is North Drive, 151m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Compass Drive, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0XJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 6 Compass Drive

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

6 Compass Drive is a mid-terrace house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0XJ). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

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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 2)

May 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 May 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromD67toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

29%55%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Compass Drive, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0XJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 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.

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

Current estimate

£265,000

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.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par

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.

£264k

1 Acacia Road

MK42 0HT

2 bed1 bath

£275k

1 Alamein Avenue

MK42 0DE

£280k

1 Blackburn Close, Shortstown

MK42 0TW

£283k

1 Boscombe Lane, Shortstown

MK42 0EE

2 bed2 bath

£248k

1 Beauvais Avenue, Shortstown

MK42 0GD

£288k

1 Alder Close

MK42 0YG

£240k

1 Brook Street

MK42 0QR

£229k

1 Barton Road

MK42 0NA

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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