What type of property is 17 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB?

17 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB is a mid-terrace house.

When did 17 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB last change hands?

17 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB last sold for £307,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £110,000 in June 2008. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between June 2008 and July 2023, 17 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB rose from £110,000 to £307,000, a change of £197,000. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in August 2014. It has dropped from a C recorded in July 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB?

17 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB?

17 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB 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 17 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB located?

17 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB sits in Brogborough, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

Is 17 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB 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 17 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB?

The closest primary school to 17 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB is Thomas Johnson Lower School (2.4km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 17 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB?

The closest bus stop to 17 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB is Shops, 125m away. The nearest rail option is Ridgmont Rail Station, 890m away.

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17 Hill Crescent, Brogborough, Bedford, MK43 0YB

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 17 Hill Crescent

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

17 Hill Crescent is a mid-terrace house in Brogborough, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0YB). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2014) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Sold July 2023 for £307,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2008–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£380/sq ft) was about 145.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Aug 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2014

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Hill Crescent, Brogborough, Bedford, MK43 0YB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Hill 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.

17 Hill Crescent has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2008.

Current estimate

£304,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£307,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

5 July 2023Most recent
£307,000
+39.5%over 5 years
22 November 2017
£220,000
+41.0%over 2 years
28 November 2014
£156,000
+2.0%
15 October 2014
£153,000
+39.1%over 6 years
25 June 2008
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0YB: £310,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in MK43 0YB

On the street

Versus other Hill Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

17 Hill Crescent outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,093

Street avg £2,489

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Above

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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.

£310k

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£320k

1 Blacksmiths Court, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0BX

£336k

1 Bedford Road, Brogborough

MK43 0XY

£339k

1 Berry Yard, Cranfield

MK43 0YQ

£339k

1 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0PL

3 bed

£263k

1 Brook Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0NS

£355k

1 Bourne End Road, Cranfield

MK43 0BD

3 bed1 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.

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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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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK43 0YB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0YB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.2dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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