What type of property is 8 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB?

8 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB last change hands?

8 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB last sold for £245,000 in March 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £116,000 in November 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 2004 and March 2022, 8 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB rose from £116,000 to £245,000, a change of £129,000. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB?

The current EPC rating for 8 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB?

8 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB?

8 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 8 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB located?

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

What is crime like near 8 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB?

Police records around 8 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 8 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB?

The closest primary school to 8 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB is Thomas Johnson Lower School (2.4km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 8 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB?

The closest bus stop to 8 Hill Crescent, MK43 0YB is Shops, 125m away. The nearest rail option is Ridgmont Rail Station, 890m away.

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8 Hill Crescent, Brogborough, Bedford, MK43 0YB

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Hill Crescent

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

8 Hill Crescent is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Brogborough, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0YB). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). Across 2004–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £281,000 is 14.7% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£308/sq ft) was about 93.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £245,000 in March 2022. 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Aug 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

27%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Hill Crescent, Brogborough, Bedford, MK43 0YB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Hill Crescent has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2004.

Current estimate

£281,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£245,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

18 March 2022Most recent
£245,000
+92.2%over 15 years
30 November 2006
£127,500
+9.9%over 2 years
18 November 2004
£116,000

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.

On co₂ emissions, 8 Hill Crescent stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,311

Street avg £2,549

Above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly 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.

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3 bed

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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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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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