What type of property is 8 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, MK42 8JH?

8 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, MK42 8JH is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 8 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, MK42 8JH last change hands?

8 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, MK42 8JH last sold for £125,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £57,250 in April 2002, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, MK42 8JH?

Across 2 sales between April 2002 and September 2024, 8 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, MK42 8JH rose from £57,250 to £125,000, a change of £67,750. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, MK42 8JH have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, MK42 8JH is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, MK42 8JH?

8 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, MK42 8JH has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft), around 20 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 27% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 8JH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, MK42 8JH heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, MK42 8JH records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, MK42 8JH?

8 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, MK42 8JH is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, MK42 8JH located?

8 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, MK42 8JH sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, MK42 8JH?

Police records around 8 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, MK42 8JH show an average of 424 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, MK42 8JH?

The closest primary school to 8 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, MK42 8JH is Bedford Road Primary Academy (336m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Daubeney Academy (716m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, MK42 8JH?

The closest bus stop to 8 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, MK42 8JH is Bunyan Road, 203m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8JH

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 8 Cromwell Court

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

8 Cromwell Court is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8JH). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (58 m² across 43 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £149,000 is 19.2% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£290/sq ft) was about 38.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2024 at £125,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

May 2022

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 May 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Jun 2009

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

42%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Cromwell Court has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Cromwell Court has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£149,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£125,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

4 September 2024Most recent
£125,000
+118.3%over 22 years
21 April 2002
£57,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 8JH: £207,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in MK42 8JH

On the street

Versus other Farrer Street homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 8 Cromwell Court lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,125

Street avg £2,806

On par

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 39 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par

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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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bunyan Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Bedford Road Primary Academy. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 8JH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 8JH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

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Common questions

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