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42 Partridge Piece, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0BP

Extendable5 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
106 m²
1141 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 42 Partridge Piece

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

42 Partridge Piece is a four-bedroom detached house in Cranfield, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0BP). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in January 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 106 m² the property is well over the postcode median (78 m² across 28 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£342/sq ft) was about 60.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2024 at £390,000.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Partridge Piece

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Feb 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Jan 2012
EPC improved fromD65toC69
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
30%95%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,020 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Partridge Piece, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Partridge Piece has no planning applications on record.

9

But the area is active

9 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.

Latest sale on 42 Partridge Piece was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£412,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 28 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£390,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 April 2024Most recent

    £390,000

    +69.6%over 18 years

  2. 15 May 2005

    £230,000

    +12.2%over 1 year

  3. 29 May 2003

    £205,000

    +67.3%over 3 years

  4. 27 September 1999

    £122,500

    +73.8%over 3 years

  5. 18 July 1996

    £70,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0BP: £365,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Partridge Piece homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

42 Partridge Piece is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,679

Street avg £2,928

Above

Floor Area

106 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Partridge Piece

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£425k

1 Bakery Close, Cranfield

MK43 0HE

4 bed2 bath
£446k

1 Badgers Close, Cranfield

MK43 0GJ

4 bed
£543k

1 Braeburn Way, Cranfield

MK43 0EH

4 bed2 bath
£375k

1 Butler Drive, Lidlington

MK43 0UQ

3 bed2 bath
£365k

1 Astwood Road, Cranfield

MK43 0AU

3 bed
£357k

1 Arundel Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0JZ

3 bed1 bath
£355k

1 Bourne End Road, Cranfield

MK43 0BD

3 bed1 bath
£339k

1 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0PL

3 bed
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

0.2 km

Crane Way — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Holywell School. 2 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 0BP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK43 0BP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0BP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 42 Partridge Piece, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0BP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.