Shelton Court, Flat 5, Pyms Close, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3HY

Shelton Court is a one-bedroom property in Great Barford, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3HY). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 38 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 7 units on EPC record in Shelton Court, where floor areas span 36–41 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1997–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £129,000 sits 69.7% above the 2015 sale of £76,000. At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (72 m² across 34 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On the market in May 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.