What kind of home is 8 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ?

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

How energy efficient is 8 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in July 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ?

8 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ use?

The latest EPC at 8 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ?

8 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 8 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ in?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ?

Police records around 8 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ show an average of 123 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (22% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ?

The closest primary school to 8 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ is Cranfield Church of England Academy (1.0km). The closest secondary is Holywell School (841m).

How well connected is 8 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Hillcrest, MK43 0EZ is Hillcrest, 86m away. In total there are 23 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Hillcrest, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0EZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 8 Hillcrest

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

8 Hillcrest is a semi-detached house in Cranfield, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). The latest certificate is from July 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Jul 2026

Current Certificate

Jul 2016

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 13 July 2026

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Hillcrest, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0EZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Hillcrest has no planning applications on record.

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.

8 Hillcrest has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£268,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 2 sales in MK43 0EZ: £211,875 (2021–2018).

Nearby sales in MK43 0EZ

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.

8 Hillcrest is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 58 (D)

Above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Above

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.

£262k

1 Brook Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0NS

£304k

1 Allen Court, Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0LL

3 bed

£310k

1 Birch Close, Cranfield

MK43 0FP

3 bed

£320k

1 Blacksmiths Court, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0BX

£325k

1 Berry Yard, Cranfield

MK43 0YQ

£341k

1 Bedford Road, Brogborough

MK43 0XY

£345k

1 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0PL

3 bed

£356k

1 Arundel Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0JZ

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

123/mo

Falling 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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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 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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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