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8 Ailwyns Acre, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0GA

3 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Floor area
156 m²
1679 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8 Ailwyns Acre

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

8 Ailwyns Acre is a five-bedroom detached house in Cranfield, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0GA). It has a recorded floor area of 156 m² (around 1679 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe.

At 156 m² it's 17.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (133 m² median across 4 EPCs). Across 2000–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£342/sq ft) was about 155.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2022 for £575,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms5
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageDouble, Integral
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 3)
Apr 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 April 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2016from Jan 2009
EPC improved fromC71toE54
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Apr 2022from Oct 2016
EPC improved fromE54toC74
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Ailwyns Acre, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0GA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Ailwyns Acre has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Latest sale on 8 Ailwyns Acre was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£609,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£575,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 November 2022Most recent

    £575,000

    +60.8%over 10 years

  2. 20 September 2012

    £357,500

    +74.0%over 12 years

  3. 30 August 2000

    £205,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0GA: £204,950 (2021–2000).

On the street

Versus other Ailwyns Acre homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 Ailwyns Acre runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,686

Street avg £2,538

Above

Floor Area

156 m²

Street avg 141 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Ailwyns Acre

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£651k

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1 Broad Green, Cranfield

MK43 0JQ

5 bed3 bath
£729k

1 Ashcraft Close, Marston Moretaine

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5 bed4 bath
£535k

1 Braeburn Way, Cranfield

MK43 0EH

4 bed2 bath
£477k

1 Badgers Close, Cranfield

MK43 0GJ

4 bed
£433k

1 Bakery Close, Cranfield

MK43 0HE

4 bed2 bath
£367k

1 Butler Drive, Lidlington

MK43 0UQ

3 bed2 bath
£366k

1 Astwood Road, Cranfield

MK43 0AU

3 bed
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

0.5 km

Townsend Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Cranfield Church of England Academy. 2 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 0GA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK43 0GA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0GA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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