What kind of home is 3, MK43 0AX?

3, MK43 0AX is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3, MK43 0AX?

3, MK43 0AX last sold for £213,000 in March 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £74,000 in March 1995, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3, MK43 0AX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1995 and March 2008, 3, MK43 0AX rose from £74,000 to £213,000, a change of £139,000. That works out to roughly +8.5% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3, MK43 0AX have?

The current EPC rating for 3, MK43 0AX is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3, MK43 0AX?

3, MK43 0AX has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft), around 20 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3, MK43 0AX use?

The latest EPC at 3, MK43 0AX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3, MK43 0AX?

3, MK43 0AX is in council tax band C.

Which area is 3, MK43 0AX in?

3, MK43 0AX sits in Cranfield, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

Is 3, MK43 0AX in a safe area?

Police records around 3, MK43 0AX show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3, MK43 0AX?

The closest primary school to 3, MK43 0AX is Cranfield Church of England Academy (2.5km). The closest secondary is Holywell School (2.3km).

How well connected is 3, MK43 0AX?

The closest bus stop to 3, MK43 0AX is Bourne End Road, 308m away. In total there are 14 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3, Bourne End, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0AX

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3

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

3 is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Cranfield, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0AX). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Main heating runs on electricity.

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in March 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1995–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £442,000 sits 107.5% above the 2008 sale of £213,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs).

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms4

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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 3)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2013from Sept 2011

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

42%71%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2022from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromD68toC77

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (50 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3, Bourne End, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

9applications 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Current estimate

£442,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.5% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£213,000

Growth on file: 8.5% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

14 March 2008Most recent
£213,000
+187.8%over 12 years
30 March 1995
£74,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0AX: £672,500 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in MK43 0AX

On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 3 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,109

Street avg £2,094

On par

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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

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4 bed

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4 bed2 bath

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Bourne End Road — bus stop.

Closest school

2.3 km

Holywell School. 2 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK43 0AX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0AX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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