What kind of home is 8 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE?

8 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE?

8 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE last sold for £258,000 in March 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £233,995 in December 2014, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2014 and March 2019, 8 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE rose from £233,995 to £258,000, a change of £24,005. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE?

The current EPC rating for 8 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE?

8 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE use?

The latest EPC at 8 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE?

8 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE is in council tax band D.

Which area is 8 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE in?

8 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE sits in Great Denham, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE?

Police records around 8 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (255% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE?

The closest primary school to 8 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE is Great Denham Primary School (783m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (1.7km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE?

The closest bus stop to 8 Midsummer Grove, MK40 4SE is Archer Street, 257m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Midsummer Grove, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4SE

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Midsummer Grove

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

8 Midsummer Grove is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Great Denham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4SE). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

Across 2014–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £294,000 is 14% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: March 2019 at £258,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSide
GarageYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Midsummer Grove, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4SE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Midsummer Grove has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£294,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£258,000

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

27 March 2019Most recent
£258,000
+10.3%over 4 years
18 December 2014
£233,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4SE: £267,500 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in MK40 4SE

On the street

Versus other Midsummer Grove homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 8 Midsummer Grove runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,351

Street avg £3,329

On par

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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MK40 4SP

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£376k

1 Barbel Gardens, Biddenham

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1 Caber Walk

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1 Banbury Heath, Great Denham

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bedford district page.

Full Bedford report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Archer Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Great Denham Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 4SE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 4SE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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