What type of property is 20 Highfield Crescent, MK43 0XZ?

20 Highfield Crescent, MK43 0XZ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 20 Highfield Crescent, MK43 0XZ last change hands?

20 Highfield Crescent, MK43 0XZ last sold for £100,000 in January 2006, around 20 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Highfield Crescent, MK43 0XZ?

The current EPC rating for 20 Highfield Crescent, MK43 0XZ is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in December 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Highfield Crescent, MK43 0XZ?

20 Highfield Crescent, MK43 0XZ has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Highfield Crescent, MK43 0XZ heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Highfield Crescent, MK43 0XZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Highfield Crescent, MK43 0XZ?

20 Highfield Crescent, MK43 0XZ 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.

Where is 20 Highfield Crescent, MK43 0XZ located?

20 Highfield Crescent, MK43 0XZ sits in Brogborough, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

Is 20 Highfield Crescent, MK43 0XZ in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Highfield Crescent, MK43 0XZ 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.

Which schools serve 20 Highfield Crescent, MK43 0XZ?

The closest primary school to 20 Highfield Crescent, MK43 0XZ is Thomas Johnson Lower School (2.4km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 20 Highfield Crescent, MK43 0XZ?

The closest bus stop to 20 Highfield Crescent, MK43 0XZ is Shops, 95m away. The nearest rail option is Ridgmont Rail Station, 819m away.

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20 Highfield Crescent, Brogborough, Bedford, MK43 0XZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 20 Highfield Crescent

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

20 Highfield Crescent is a mid-terrace house in Brogborough, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0XZ). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

It hasn't traded since January 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £260,000 sits 160% above the 2006 sale of £100,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£126/sq ft) was about 19% below the postcode norm.

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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

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Highfield Crescent, Brogborough, Bedford, MK43 0XZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Highfield Crescent 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.

20 Highfield Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£260,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£100,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 January 2006Most recent
£100,000

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

Nearby sales in MK43 0XZ

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.

20 Highfield Crescent outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,351

Street avg £2,229

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Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 89 m²

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Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.1 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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MK43 0SW

£310k

1 Birch Close, Cranfield

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1 Allen Court, Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine

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1 Blacksmiths Court, Marston Moretaine

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£336k

1 Bedford Road, Brogborough

MK43 0XY

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1 Berry Yard, Cranfield

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1 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine

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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.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

54.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0XZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.7dB

Low

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