When did 8 Birch Close, MK43 0FP last change hands?

8 Birch Close, MK43 0FP last sold for £195,000 in December 2019, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £149,950 in June 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Birch Close, MK43 0FP?

Across 3 sales between June 2007 and December 2019, 8 Birch Close, MK43 0FP rose from £149,950 to £195,000, a change of £45,050. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Birch Close, MK43 0FP have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Birch Close, MK43 0FP is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Birch Close, MK43 0FP?

8 Birch Close, MK43 0FP has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 50% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK43 0FP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Birch Close, MK43 0FP use?

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

What planning history does 8 Birch Close, MK43 0FP have?

8 Birch Close, MK43 0FP has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in July 2016. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Birch Close, MK43 0FP?

8 Birch Close, MK43 0FP is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 8 Birch Close, MK43 0FP in?

8 Birch Close, MK43 0FP sits in Cranfield, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

Is 8 Birch Close, MK43 0FP in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Birch Close, MK43 0FP 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 8 Birch Close, MK43 0FP?

The closest primary school to 8 Birch Close, MK43 0FP is Cranfield Church of England Academy (1.2km). The closest secondary is Holywell School (961m).

What is the nearest station to 8 Birch Close, MK43 0FP?

The closest bus stop to 8 Birch Close, MK43 0FP is Crawley Road, 84m away. In total there are 19 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Birch Close, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0FP

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Birch Close

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

8 Birch Close is a one-bedroom detached house in Cranfield, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0FP). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 48 m² it sits well below the postcode median (97 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2016. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2007–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£377/sq ft) was about 54.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2019 for £195,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

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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.

8 Birch Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Jan 2016

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Birch Close, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0FP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2016
RenovationFull
In report
Installation of new window to side elevation.
New Windows
Reference
CB/16/02093/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.

Current estimate

£194,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£195,000

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

9 December 2019Most recent
£195,000
+13.0%over 3 years
11 August 2016
£172,500
+15.0%over 9 years
11 June 2007
£149,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0FP: £319,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in MK43 0FP

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Comparables

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Area

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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

Crawley Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 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 0FP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0FP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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