What kind of home is 2 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ?

2 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ?

2 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ last sold for £163,750 in August 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ?

2 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (1,313 sq ft). That makes it about 39% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK43 0EZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ?

2 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in July 2003. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ?

2 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ 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.

Which area is 2 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ in?

2 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ sits in Cranfield, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

Is 2 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ 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 2 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ?

The closest primary school to 2 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ is Cranfield Church of England Academy (1.0km). The closest secondary is Holywell School (841m).

What transport links are near 2 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ is Hillcrest, 86m away. In total there are 23 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Hillcrest, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0EZ

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

122 m²

1313 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Hillcrest

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

2 Hillcrest is a semi-detached house in Cranfield, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

At 122 m² the property is well over the postcode median (88 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £300,000 sits 83.2% above the 2021 sale of £163,750. Most recent transfer: August 2021 at £163,750. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2003.

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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.

2 Hillcrest's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Hillcrest, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0EZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Hillcrest, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0EZ

1decisions9nearby

Jul 2003
OutbuildingFull
Outcome in report
Full: Erection of single garage.
Reference
MB/03/01044/FULL
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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.

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Last sold (2021)

£163,750

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 August 2021Most recent
£163,750

Median price across the last 1 sales in MK43 0EZ: £260,000 (2018–2018).

Nearby sales in MK43 0EZ

1 Hillcrest, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0EZ
Sold Apr 2018
£260,000

On the street

Versus other Hillcrest homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 2 Hillcrest stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

56 (D)

Street avg 59 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.7 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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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MK43 0LL

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1 Blacksmiths Court, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0BX

£336k

1 Bedford Road, Brogborough

MK43 0XY

£339k

1 Berry Yard, Cranfield

MK43 0YQ

£339k

1 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0PL

3 bed

£263k

1 Brook Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0NS

£355k

1 Bourne End Road, Cranfield

MK43 0BD

3 bed1 bath

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

0.1 km

Hillcrest — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Holywell School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0EZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

Low

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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