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8 Grange Lane, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8NP

Extendable8 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
237 m²
2551 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Grange Lane

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

8 Grange Lane is a three-bedroom detached house in Bromham, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 8NP). It has a recorded floor area of 237 m² (around 2551 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 237 m² the property is well over the postcode median (172 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 8 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include an extension, a loft conversion and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2018–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £718,000 is 14.9% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£245/sq ft) was about 20.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2021 at £625,000. 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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageDetached
  • LandYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

8 Grange Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from Mar 2018
EPC improved fromD58toC73
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has been extended more than once and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Grange Lane, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8NP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a loft conversion application was refused at 8 Grange Lane in 2022.

8 applications on record at 8 Grange Lane, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8NP

8decisions6extensions119documents
  1. Jan 2019
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property

    One and two storey side and rear extension and remodelling of dwelling.

    Documents
    18 docs on file
    Reference
    18/02803/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. OutbuildingDecision
  4. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (8 on record)
  • All 8 applications on this property in full
  • The 119 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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 in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£718,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.4% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£625,000

Growth on file: 14.4% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 March 2021Most recent

    £625,000

    +38.9%over 2 years
  2. 3 October 2018

    £450,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 8NP: £367,000 (2024–2007).

On the street

Versus other Grange Lane homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 8 Grange Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,637

Street avg £2,654

On par

Floor Area

237 m²

Street avg 166 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Grange Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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
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.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Grange Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Bromham CofE Primary School. 10 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 8NP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK43 8NP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 8NP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Grange Lane, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8NP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.