What type of property is Stonesthrow, Church End, MK43 8RH?

Stonesthrow, Church End, MK43 8RH is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did Stonesthrow, Church End, MK43 8RH last change hands?

Stonesthrow, Church End, MK43 8RH last sold for £685,000 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £372,500 in August 2010, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Stonesthrow, Church End, MK43 8RH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2010 and October 2018, Stonesthrow, Church End, MK43 8RH rose from £372,500 to £685,000, a change of £312,500. That works out to roughly +7.7% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Stonesthrow, Church End, MK43 8RH?

The current EPC rating for Stonesthrow, Church End, MK43 8RH is F with a score of 30 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. It has dropped from a E recorded in February 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a E. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Stonesthrow, Church End, MK43 8RH?

Stonesthrow, Church End, MK43 8RH has a recorded floor area of 246 m² (2,648 sq ft), around 62 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is Stonesthrow, Church End, MK43 8RH heated?

The latest EPC at Stonesthrow, Church End, MK43 8RH records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Stonesthrow, Church End, MK43 8RH have?

Stonesthrow, Church End, MK43 8RH has 3 planning records on file (3 approved), most recent in January 2018. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Stonesthrow, Church End, MK43 8RH?

Stonesthrow, Church End, MK43 8RH is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Stonesthrow, Church End, MK43 8RH located?

Stonesthrow, Church End, MK43 8RH sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

Is Stonesthrow, Church End, MK43 8RH in a safe area?

Police records around Stonesthrow, Church End, MK43 8RH 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 Stonesthrow, Church End, MK43 8RH?

The closest primary school to Stonesthrow, Church End, MK43 8RH is Kempston Rural Primary School (517m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kempston Academy (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Stonesthrow, Church End, MK43 8RH?

The closest bus stop to Stonesthrow, Church End, MK43 8RH is Bury Cottages, 490m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Stonesthrow, Church End, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 8RH

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

246 m²

2648 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 30

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Stonesthrow

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

Stonesthrow is a four-bedroom detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 8RH). It has a recorded floor area of 246 m² (around 2648 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows an F (score 30), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it E (February 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to E (score 42). Main heating runs on electricity.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 2010–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £922,000 is 34.6% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£259/sq ft) was about 38.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Sold October 2018 for £685,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4

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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 5)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

F30

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2011from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromE41toB89

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Jun 2013from Aug 2011

EPC improved fromB89toC77

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

19%58%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (16 kWp) installed

Oct 2025from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromC76toF30

Heating System

Heat PumpUnderfloor

Heating system changed

Hot Water

SolarImmersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

58%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Stonesthrow, Church End, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 8RH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at Stonesthrow, Church End, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 8RH

3decisions15documents

May 2016
OutbuildingFull
Outcome in report
Erection of detached garage
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
16/00366/FUL
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ConditionsJan 2018Decision
OutbuildingSept 2016Decision

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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.

Stonesthrow valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£922,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£685,000

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

21 October 2018Most recent
£685,000
+83.9%over 8 years
5 August 2010
£372,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 8RH: £565,000 (2023–2011).

Nearby sales in MK43 8RH

On the street

Versus other Church End homes

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

EPC Rating for Stonesthrow lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,785

Street avg £2,807

On par

Floor Area

246 m²

Street avg 200 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 8.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Bury Cottages — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Kempston Rural Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK43 8RH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 8RH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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