What kind of home is 8 Gadsden Close, MK43 0HF?

8 Gadsden Close, MK43 0HF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 8 Gadsden Close, MK43 0HF?

8 Gadsden Close, MK43 0HF last sold for £295,000 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £52,000 in May 1996, so prices have been rising over 29 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Gadsden Close, MK43 0HF?

Across 2 sales between May 1996 and April 2025, 8 Gadsden Close, MK43 0HF rose from £52,000 to £295,000, a change of £243,000. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Gadsden Close, MK43 0HF have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Gadsden Close, MK43 0HF is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Gadsden Close, MK43 0HF?

8 Gadsden Close, MK43 0HF has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 20 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Gadsden Close, MK43 0HF use?

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

What is the council tax band for 8 Gadsden Close, MK43 0HF?

8 Gadsden Close, MK43 0HF is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Gadsden Close, MK43 0HF in?

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

Is 8 Gadsden Close, MK43 0HF in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Gadsden Close, MK43 0HF 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 Gadsden Close, MK43 0HF?

The closest primary school to 8 Gadsden Close, MK43 0HF is Cranfield Church of England Academy (1.2km). The closest secondary is Holywell School (996m).

What transport links are near 8 Gadsden Close, MK43 0HF?

The closest bus stop to 8 Gadsden Close, MK43 0HF is Vale Court, 135m away. In total there are 22 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Gadsden Close, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0HF

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Gadsden Close

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

8 Gadsden Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cranfield, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0HF). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

A recent sale: £295,000 in April 2025. Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£449/sq ft) was about 105% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageSingle
Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

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

8 Gadsden Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Price for 8 Gadsden Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£320,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£295,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

23 April 2025Most recent
£295,000
+467.3%over 28 years
2 May 1996
£52,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0HF: £308,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in MK43 0HF

On the street

Versus other Gadsden Close homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 Gadsden Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,836

Street avg £3,648

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Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

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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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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

0.1 km

Vale Court — 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 0HF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0HF

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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FAQ

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