8 Tithe Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 9BE

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.

Across 2000–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. 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.