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1 Highfield Crescent, Brogborough, Bedford, MK43 0XZ

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
77 m²
829 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1 Highfield Crescent

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

1 Highfield Crescent is a semi-detached house in Brogborough, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0XZ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in April 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £287,000 sits 127.8% above the 2008 sale of £126,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Highfield Crescent, Brogborough, Bedford, MK43 0XZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Highfield Crescent 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£287,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2008)

£126,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 April 2008Most recent

    £126,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0XZ: £245,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Highfield Crescent homes

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

1 Highfield Crescent is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£1,636

Street avg £2,217

Below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 89 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Highfield Crescent

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 · every report is £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.
£310k

1 Birch Close, Cranfield

MK43 0FP

3 bed
£313k

1 Allen Court, Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0LL

3 bed
£263k

1 Brook Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0NS

£320k

1 Blacksmiths Court, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0BX

£336k

1 Bedford Road, Brogborough

MK43 0XY

£243k

1 Bowling Close, Brogborough

MK43 0SW

£339k

1 Berry Yard, Cranfield

MK43 0YQ

£339k

1 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0PL

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

2.4 km

Thomas Johnson Lower School. 4 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 0XZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK43 0XZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0XZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.7dB

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 1 Highfield Crescent, Brogborough, Bedford, MK43 0XZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.