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

8 Birch Close, MK43 0FP last sold for £195,000 in December 2019, around 7 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 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 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

Estimated value

£215,000

Since the 2019 sale (£195,000)+10%
Against MK43 0FP's recent median (£367,500)-41%

Newest record on this page: January 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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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

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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£215,000

Against its 2019 sale (£195,000)+10%
Against MK43 0FP's recent median (£367,500)-41%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 8 Birch Close is modelled from its 48 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 0FP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
48 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2026
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2019
Recent sales in MK43 0FP
5 sales, median £367,500 (2026–2020)

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Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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: £367,500 (2026–2020).

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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.

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. Today's modelled estimate of £215,000 is 10.3% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£377/sq ft) was about 53.9% 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

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 January 2036

9 years remaining

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.

1 application on record at 8 Birch Close, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0FP

1decisions9nearby

Jul 2016
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Installation of new window to side elevation.
New Windows
Reference
CB/16/02093/FULL
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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Crawley Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Holywell School. 2 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Holywell SchoolSecondary961m
Cranfield Church of England AcademyPrimary1.2km

Nearest stops

Crawley RoadBus stop84m
LongbornsBus stop331m
Crane WayBus stop372m
HillcrestBus stop515m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences666 reports39%
Anti-social Behaviour304 reports18%
Criminal Damage & Arson139 reports8%
Vehicle Crime116 reports7%

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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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Comparables

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 8 Birch Close is modelled from its 48 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 0FP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 3 sales are recorded for 8 Birch Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 8 Birch Close was lodged in January 2026 at band C and is valid until January 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 8 Birch Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 2 schools and 19 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK43 0FP, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 8 Birch Close is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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