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About 8 Tithe Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
8 Tithe Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 9BE). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2014) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since December 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings.
Sale prices here have outpaced Bedford HPI: 5.1% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £371,000 sits 86.4% above the 2011 sale of £199,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£167/sq ft) was about 30.2% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in June 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.
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
- StudyYes
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
8 Tithe Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Jul 2024
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 8 Tithe Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 9BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
8 Tithe Road has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.
- Feb 2014ExtensionOutlineDetails not required (Prior Approval)
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 4 and 8 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered and, if officers confirm that the Development can proceed, it must be completed by 30th May 2016.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
8 Tithe Road's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£371,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 11 years.
Last sold (2011)
£199,000
Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 11 years.
Sales timeline
Versus other Tithe Road homes
Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Price per m² for 8 Tithe Road lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,793
Street avg £2,982
Floor Area
111 m²
Street avg 119 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
Similar properties nearby
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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
0.1 km
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK43 9BE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
42.8dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 35 points of interest in total.
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