What kind of home is 8 Flitt Leys Close, MK43 0FY?

8 Flitt Leys Close, MK43 0FY is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Flitt Leys Close, MK43 0FY?

8 Flitt Leys Close, MK43 0FY last sold for £265,000 in January 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £178,000 in August 2009, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Flitt Leys Close, MK43 0FY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2009 and January 2020, 8 Flitt Leys Close, MK43 0FY rose from £178,000 to £265,000, a change of £87,000. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Flitt Leys Close, MK43 0FY have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Flitt Leys Close, MK43 0FY is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. It has dropped from a B recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Flitt Leys Close, MK43 0FY?

8 Flitt Leys Close, MK43 0FY has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Flitt Leys Close, MK43 0FY use?

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

What is the council tax band for 8 Flitt Leys Close, MK43 0FY?

8 Flitt Leys Close, MK43 0FY is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Flitt Leys Close, MK43 0FY in?

8 Flitt Leys Close, MK43 0FY sits in Cranfield, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Flitt Leys Close, MK43 0FY?

Police records around 8 Flitt Leys Close, MK43 0FY 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 Flitt Leys Close, MK43 0FY?

The closest primary school to 8 Flitt Leys Close, MK43 0FY is Cranfield Church of England Academy (476m). The closest secondary is Holywell School (293m).

What transport links are near 8 Flitt Leys Close, MK43 0FY?

The closest bus stop to 8 Flitt Leys Close, MK43 0FY is Millfield Close, 182m away. In total there are 19 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Flitt Leys Close, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0FY

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Flitt Leys Close

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

8 Flitt Leys Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cranfield, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0FY). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Other recorded features include outbuildings.

Across 2009–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £332,000 is 25.3% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£342/sq ft) was about 35.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2020 for £265,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road
OutbuildingsYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromB83toC76

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Flitt Leys Close, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0FY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Flitt Leys Close 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£332,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£265,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

20 January 2020Most recent
£265,000
+48.9%over 10 years
25 August 2009
£178,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0FY: £275,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in MK43 0FY

On the street

Versus other Flitt Leys Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Flitt Leys Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£3,681

Street avg £3,085

Above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Below

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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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1 Bourne End Road, Cranfield

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1 Birch Close, Cranfield

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3 bed

£357k

1 Arundel Road, Marston Moretaine

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3 bed1 bath

£365k

1 Astwood Road, Cranfield

MK43 0AU

3 bed

£375k

1 Butler Drive, Lidlington

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Bakery Close, Cranfield

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4 bed2 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

0.2 km

Millfield Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 0FY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0FY

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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Flitt Leys Close, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0FY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.