What kind of home is Shelton Court, Flat 4, Pyms Close, MK44 3HY?

Shelton Court, Flat 4, Pyms Close, MK44 3HY is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did Shelton Court, Flat 4, Pyms Close, MK44 3HY sell for?

Shelton Court, Flat 4, Pyms Close, MK44 3HY last sold for £66,000 in March 2003, around 23 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Shelton Court, Flat 4, Pyms Close, MK44 3HY?

The current EPC rating for Shelton Court, Flat 4, Pyms Close, MK44 3HY is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Shelton Court, Flat 4, Pyms Close, MK44 3HY?

Shelton Court, Flat 4, Pyms Close, MK44 3HY has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (388 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 50% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK44 3HY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Shelton Court, Flat 4, Pyms Close, MK44 3HY use?

The latest EPC at Shelton Court, Flat 4, Pyms Close, MK44 3HY records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Shelton Court, Flat 4, Pyms Close, MK44 3HY?

Shelton Court, Flat 4, Pyms Close, MK44 3HY is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Shelton Court, Flat 4, Pyms Close, MK44 3HY in?

Shelton Court, Flat 4, Pyms Close, MK44 3HY sits in Great Barford, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

What is crime like near Shelton Court, Flat 4, Pyms Close, MK44 3HY?

Police records around Shelton Court, Flat 4, Pyms Close, MK44 3HY show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Shelton Court, Flat 4, Pyms Close, MK44 3HY?

The closest primary school to Shelton Court, Flat 4, Pyms Close, MK44 3HY is Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy (205m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Shelton Court, Flat 4, Pyms Close, MK44 3HY?

The closest bus stop to Shelton Court, Flat 4, Pyms Close, MK44 3HY is Alban Middle School, 78m away. In total there are 27 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Shelton Court, Flat 4, Pyms Close, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3HY

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

36 m²

388 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Shelton Court

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

Shelton Court is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Great Barford, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3HY). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since March 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £137,000 sits 107.6% above the 2003 sale of £66,000. At 36 m² it sits well below the postcode median (72 m² across 33 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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)

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromC76toD57

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Shelton Court, Flat 4, Pyms Close, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3HY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Shelton Court has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Shelton Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£137,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2003)

£66,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 March 2003Most recent
£66,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 3HY: £260,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in MK44 3HY

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On the street

Versus other Pyms Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for Shelton Court lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,833

Street avg £2,682

Below

Floor Area

36 m²

Street avg 39 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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Shelton Court, Flat 3, Pyms Close, Great Barford

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Flat1 bed1 bath

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Shelton Court, Flat 5, Pyms Close, Great Barford

MK44 3HY

Flat1 bed

£258k

Flat 3, 68 Park Lane, Blunham

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Flat2 bed1 bath

£127k

Shelton Court, Flat 1, Pyms Close, Great Barford

MK44 3HY

Flat

£157k

Flat 2, 68 Park Lane, Blunham

MK44 3NJ

Flat

£182k

College Farm, Flat 3, 59 High Street, Great Barford

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£186k

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Alban Middle School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy. 2 schools nearby.

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The full 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 MK44 3HY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 3HY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 29 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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