Shelton Court, Flat 6, Pyms Close, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3HY
About Shelton Court
Shelton Court is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Great Barford, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3HY). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. At 41 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across Shelton Court (34–41 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on electricity.
Untraded for 25 years, with the last transfer in November 2001. Across 1999–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 18.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £126,000 sits 186.4% above the 2001 sale of £44,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£100/sq ft) was about 42.6% below the postcode norm. At 41 m² it sits well below the postcode median (72 m² across 34 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
- ParkingOff road
Building
- Heating systemElectric
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Shelton Court has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Shelton Court's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1999).
£126,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 18.9% per year over 3 years.
£44,000
Growth on file: 18.9% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
30 November 2001Most recent
£44,000
+54.4%over 2 years27 May 1999
£28,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 3HY: £260,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in MK44 3HY
36 Pyms Close, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3HY
Sold Oct 2025
£284,00013 Pyms Close, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3HY
Sold Mar 2025
£225,00023 Pyms Close, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3HY
Sold Apr 2024
£260,00051 Pyms Close, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3HY
Sold Aug 2022
£270,00025 Pyms Close, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3HY
Sold Dec 2021
£250,000
Versus other Pyms Close homes
Shelton Court is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.
Price per m²
£1,073
Street avg £2,734
Floor Area
41 m²
Street avg 38 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
46.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.6dB







