What kind of home is 8 Colemore Grange, MK42 0GW?

8 Colemore Grange, MK42 0GW is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Colemore Grange, MK42 0GW last change hands?

8 Colemore Grange, MK42 0GW last sold for £255,000 in March 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £204,995 in November 2015, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Colemore Grange, MK42 0GW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2015 and March 2021, 8 Colemore Grange, MK42 0GW rose from £204,995 to £255,000, a change of £50,005. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Colemore Grange, MK42 0GW?

The current EPC rating for 8 Colemore Grange, MK42 0GW is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in October 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Colemore Grange, MK42 0GW?

8 Colemore Grange, MK42 0GW has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 29% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0GW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Colemore Grange, MK42 0GW use?

The latest EPC at 8 Colemore Grange, MK42 0GW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Colemore Grange, MK42 0GW?

8 Colemore Grange, MK42 0GW is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 8 Colemore Grange, MK42 0GW in?

8 Colemore Grange, MK42 0GW sits in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 8 Colemore Grange, MK42 0GW in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Colemore Grange, MK42 0GW show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Colemore Grange, MK42 0GW?

The closest primary school to 8 Colemore Grange, MK42 0GW is Shortstown Primary School (278m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.9km).

What transport links are near 8 Colemore Grange, MK42 0GW?

The closest bus stop to 8 Colemore Grange, MK42 0GW is Potter Meadows, 124m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Colemore Grange, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GW

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Colemore Grange

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

8 Colemore Grange is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0GW). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft) and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2015) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 96). The latest certificate is from October 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2015–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £300,000 is 17.6% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£343/sq ft) was about 29% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 69 m² it's 28.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (97 m² median across 12 EPCs). Last sale on file: £255,000 in March 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

8 Colemore Grange's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 Oct 2025

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Colemore Grange, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Colemore Grange has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£300,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£255,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

19 March 2021Most recent
£255,000
+24.4%over 5 years
6 November 2015
£204,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0GW: £365,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in MK42 0GW

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On the street

Versus other Colemore Grange homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 8 Colemore Grange runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,696

Street avg £3,222

Above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

5 years

Street avg 6 years

Above

Comparables

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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.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Potter Meadows — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Shortstown Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 0GW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0GW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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