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18 Orchard Close, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LW
This 104 square metre property in Meppershall, Shefford, Shefford carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. Records show the property last changed hands for £219,000 back in 2012.
Property Type
Semi-Detached House
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
104 m²
Council Tax
Band D
Property Features
Built 1976–1982
Private Garden
Rear · South West-facing
Underfloor Heating
Built-in radiant heating
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Cloakroom
Downstairs WC
Outbuildings
Sheds, workshops or storage
Recently Refurbished
Renovated and updated
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Nov 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£427,000
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Transaction history
+51.0%(11y)
£219,000Latest
Sept 2012£145,000
Mar 2002Source: HM Land Registry
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House Price Index
England+1.5%
101.6
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Orchard Close
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 29 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,102/£3,340 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than only 4% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
14 years/11 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than 72% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
67 (D)/63 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 72% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
104 m²/93 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 62% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
3.5 t/year/4.1 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 64% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
6 rooms/5 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 71% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Meppershall, Shefford
This property is located in the hilltop village of Meppershall, within the SG 17 postal district, and is surrounded by farmland and nearby villages.
Meppershall is a hilltop village in Bedfordshire near Shefford, Campton, Shillington, Stondon and surrounded by farmland. The locality sits within the SG 17 postal district and offers a rural setting with close proximity to other villages in the area. The village’s setting on a hill provides a distinctive landscape and a sense of seclusion while still being within reach of nearby settlements.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
43.8dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
36.4dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
11 months of data for Shefford
Total Crimes
35
Monthly Avg
3
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual18(51%)
Shoplifting4(11%)
Other Theft4(11%)
Vehicle Crime4(11%)
Public Order2(6%)
Criminal Damage & Arson2(6%)
Theft from Person1(3%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Orchard Close
Shoplifting
Nov 2025On or near High Street
Other Theft
Nov 2025On or near Duck Lane
Vehicle Crime
Nov 2025On or near Planters Close
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Orchard Close
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Orchard Close
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
7 within 3kmP
Meppershall Church of England Academy
885m
11 mins
P
Campton Academy
2.0km
24 mins
P
Shefford Lower School
2.0km
24 mins
S
Robert Bloomfield Academy
1.9km
23 mins
S
Samuel Whitbread Academy
2.4km
28 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmOrchard Close
Bus Stop146m
2 mins
Village Hall
Bus Stop267m
3 mins
Brookmead
Bus Stop286m
3 mins
Post Office
Bus Stop388m
5 mins
New Meppershall Care Home
Bus Stop532m
6 mins
Fowlers Drive
Bus Stop547m
7 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
Nearby Property Businesses
Local professionals serving this area
Map
37 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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