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7 Compass Drive, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0XJ

Notable views4 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
102 m²
1098 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 7 Compass Drive

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

7 Compass Drive is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0XJ). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Other recorded features include notable views. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Last sale on file: £300,000 in January 2025. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2021. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 102 m² it's 20% larger than the typical home in the postcode (85 m² median across 13 EPCs). Across 2012–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£273/sq ft) was about 85.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 March 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Dec 2011
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Compass Drive, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0XJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Compass Drive has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 7 Compass Drive, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0XJ

1decisions1extensions12documents8nearby
  1. Sept 2021
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side and rear of property

    Single storey front and rear extensions

    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    21/01012/FUL
    Full record in report

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  • The 12 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 7 Compass Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£307,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.3% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£300,000

Growth on file: 8.3% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 January 2025Most recent

    £300,000

    +37.9%over 8 years

  2. 24 August 2016

    £217,500

    +47.5%over 2 years

  3. 10 October 2013

    £147,500

    +34.1%over 1 year

  4. 10 June 2012

    £110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0XJ: £188,000 (2025–2008).

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.

7 Compass Drive is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,941

Street avg £2,252

Above

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 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

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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
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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.
Full Bedford report

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
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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