What type of property is 8 Grange Close, MK43 7TE?

8 Grange Close, MK43 7TE is a mid-terrace house.

What did 8 Grange Close, MK43 7TE sell for?

8 Grange Close, MK43 7TE last sold for £127,000 in December 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £53,000 in November 1996, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Grange Close, MK43 7TE?

Across 2 sales between November 1996 and December 2002, 8 Grange Close, MK43 7TE rose from £53,000 to £127,000, a change of £74,000. That works out to roughly +15.6% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Grange Close, MK43 7TE?

The current EPC rating for 8 Grange Close, MK43 7TE is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Grange Close, MK43 7TE?

8 Grange Close, MK43 7TE has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Grange Close, MK43 7TE heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Grange Close, MK43 7TE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Grange Close, MK43 7TE?

8 Grange Close, MK43 7TE 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 Grange Close, MK43 7TE located?

8 Grange Close, MK43 7TE sits in Oakley, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Grange Close, MK43 7TE?

Police records around 8 Grange Close, MK43 7TE 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 Grange Close, MK43 7TE?

The closest primary school to 8 Grange Close, MK43 7TE is Oakley Primary Academy (291m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lincroft Academy (405m).

What transport links are near 8 Grange Close, MK43 7TE?

The closest bus stop to 8 Grange Close, MK43 7TE is Oakley Garage, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Grange Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TE

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Grange Close

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

8 Grange Close is a mid-terrace house in Oakley, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 7TE). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in December 2002. Across 1996–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £259,000 sits 103.9% above the 2002 sale of £127,000. At 59 m² it's 30% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (84 m² median across 6 EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromC74toD68

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Grange Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Grange Close has no planning applications on record.

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1 notable application 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 Grange Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£259,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.6% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£127,000

Growth on file: 15.6% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

4 December 2002Most recent
£127,000
+139.6%over 6 years
28 November 1996
£53,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 7TE: £250,000 (2018–2006).

Nearby sales in MK43 7TE

On the street

Versus other Grange Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 Grange Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,153

Street avg £2,253

Strongly below

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.1 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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1 Eagle Way, Harrold

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1 Church Lane, Pavenham

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Copthorne Close, Oakley

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1 Brook Lane, Harrold

MK43 7BW

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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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Oakley Garage — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Oakley Primary Academy. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK43 7TE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 7TE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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