Shackleton Primary School
Good0.62 miles · Ages 4–11
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Inspected 28 Sep 2021
Property History
8, TIPCAT CLOSE, ELSTOW, BEDFORD, MK42 9ZA
All transactions shown for this property are Category A sales. This means all sales were at market value in an arms length transaction.
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| Date | Price | £/sq ft (based on EPC) | Type | Tenure | New Build? | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-09-2024 | £320,000 | £425 | Semi-Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 09-05-2016 | £255,000 | £338 | Semi-Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 09-07-2007 | £180,000 | £239 | Semi-Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 07-10-2005 | £170,000 | £226 | Semi-Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 29-08-2002 | £140,000 | £186 | Semi-Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 06-07-2001 | £105,000 | £139 | Semi-Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 28-08-1998 | £77,500 | £103 | Semi-Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 30-03-1995 | £59,002 | £78 | Semi-Detached | Freehold | Yes | A |
Matched EPC Certificates
EPC records are first filtered to the same postcode, then ranked using PostgreSQL fuzzy matching across address components (PAON, SAON/unit, street and locality). The Match score reflects this weighted address similarity, and higher scores indicate stronger confidence the EPC belongs to this property.
| Lodgement Date | Rating | Potential | Address | floor space (sq ft) | Match Score | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2024 | C | B | 8 Tipcat Close, Elstow | 753 | High (100) | View |
Estimated Council Tax
2026/27 estimate£1,922–£2,197 per year
Likely Bands B–C · standard two-adult charge
Based on 8 recorded sales, adjusted to 1991 values using house-price indices.
This is an estimate, not the property's official band or bill. It uses Bedford average Council Tax charges; the actual amount can vary by parish, local levy, discounts, premiums and exemptions.
Property Deprivation Information
Bedford 022B (E01034432)
Note: “Deprivation” is a statistical term about access to resources and services; it is not a label on people or places.
Decile
7 / 10
Rank
21,691 / 33,755
Higher decile/rank values indicate less deprivation (better).
Nearby schools
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
1 Outstanding · 3 Good · 6 without a current rating
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Nearby schools
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
1 Outstanding · 3 Good · 6 without a current rating
Primary schools
(Tap each school to view)Springfield Primary School
Good0.69 miles · Ages 4–11
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Inspected 14 Jun 2022
Elstow School
No current Ofsted rating0.48 miles · Ages 4–11
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Camestone School
No current Ofsted rating0.56 miles · Ages 4–11
Community school
Cauldwell School
No current Ofsted rating0.59 miles · Ages 4–11
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Secondary schools
(Tap each school to view)Bedford Free School
Outstanding1.05 miles · Ages 11–16
Free schools
Inspected 15 Jan 2020
Bedford Academy
Good0.81 miles · Ages 11–18
Academy sponsor led
Inspected 21 Mar 2023
Daubeney Academy
No current Ofsted rating0.62 miles · Ages 11–16
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Inspected 1 Jul 2025
Kempston Academy
No current Ofsted rating1.66 miles · Ages 11–18
Academy sponsor led
Biddenham International School and Sports College
No current Ofsted rating1.69 miles · Ages 11–18
Foundation school
Distances are straight-line estimates and do not indicate school catchment eligibility or admission availability. School details are sourced from the Department for Education and inspection outcomes from Ofsted.
Crime Trends in MK42 9ZA
ImprovingCrime is down 28.3% over the past year, driven by increases in possession of weapons and offset by decreases in shoplifting.
Compared to the previous 12 months, based on reported crimes within ~500m of this postcode.
Monthly Crime Volume (last 24 months, hover over to see detail)
Shows monthly crime levels over time. Peaks indicate higher crime periods.
Latest: 21 crimes
Overall Change
-28.3%
Decreasing trend
Rising Most
Possession of weapons
600% (low volume)
Falling Most
Shoplifting
-61.7%
Crime Profile for this Postcode (Last 12 months)
| Crime Type | Total | % | 12m Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 | 28.7% |
+1.3%
vs +0.8% nationally
|
| Shoplifting | 57 | 21.5% |
-61.7%
vs -4.2% nationally
|
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 14.3% |
+11.8%
vs -1.6% nationally
|
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 9.1% |
+33.3%
vs -10.2% nationally
|
| Other theft | 22 | 8.3% |
-40.5%
vs -6.7% nationally
|
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 7.5% |
-4.8%
vs -4.1% nationally
|
| Burglary | 8 | 3% |
-33.3%
vs -7.9% nationally
|
| Public order | 8 | 3% |
-42.9%
vs -4.8% nationally
|
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 2.6% |
+600%
vs +6.2% nationally
|
| Drugs | 5 | 1.9% |
-28.6%
vs +8.9% nationally
|
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