12 Central Avenue, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TS is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 743 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £267,727 , which equates to approximately £360 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Jan 2002 for £77,000. Since then, the value has increased by £190,727, representing a 247.7% increase, or approximately 10.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £267,727 is:

  • 40.3% higher than the average property price on Central Avenue
  • 30.8% higher than the average in the MK42 0TS postcode area
  • and 19.3% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as rented both times. This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 26 September 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£267,727
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£360
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

12 Central Avenue, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0TS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Sep 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Nov 2023, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 71.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall energy efficiency improving from average to good, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Sale History

Today
£267,727
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+248 %
11 Jan 2002
£77,000
Leasehold
+112.4 %
10 May 1996
£36,250
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

20 Central Avenue, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TS
rooms: 3
size: 695 sq ft
sale price: £107,000
sale date: 29 Oct 2012
9 Central Avenue, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TS
rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2006

Data Sources

The property at 12 Central Avenue, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Jan 2002. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Sep 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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