What kind of home is 8 Cross End, MK44 2EE?

8 Cross End, MK44 2EE is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What did 8 Cross End, MK44 2EE sell for?

8 Cross End, MK44 2EE last sold for £430,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £229,000 in December 2019, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Cross End, MK44 2EE?

Across 2 sales between December 2019 and November 2024, 8 Cross End, MK44 2EE rose from £229,000 to £430,000, a change of £201,000. That works out to roughly +13.8% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Cross End, MK44 2EE?

The current EPC rating for 8 Cross End, MK44 2EE is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. It has improved from a G recorded in May 2019 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Cross End, MK44 2EE?

8 Cross End, MK44 2EE has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 45% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK44 2EE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Cross End, MK44 2EE use?

The latest EPC at 8 Cross End, MK44 2EE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Cross End, MK44 2EE?

8 Cross End, MK44 2EE is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Cross End, MK44 2EE in?

8 Cross End, MK44 2EE sits in Thurleigh, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

Is 8 Cross End, MK44 2EE in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Cross End, MK44 2EE show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Cross End, MK44 2EE?

The closest primary school to 8 Cross End, MK44 2EE is Thurleigh Primary School (1.3km).

What is the nearest station to 8 Cross End, MK44 2EE?

The closest bus stop to 8 Cross End, MK44 2EE is Robins Folly, 397m away. In total there are 8 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Cross End, Thurleigh, Bedford, MK44 2EE

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Cross End

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

8 Cross End is a two-bedroom detached house in Thurleigh, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 2EE). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2019 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe. Period features are noted in the property record.

At 78 m² it sits well below the postcode median (127 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2019–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £492,000 is 14.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£512/sq ft) was about 65.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £430,000 in November 2024. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2023.

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
StudyYes

Building

Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes

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)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from May 2019

EPC improved fromG1toD60

Main Fuel

LPGGas

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Cross End, Thurleigh, Bedford, MK44 2EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2023
New BuildFull
In report
Replacement dwelling, garage and all associated works
Documents
41 docs on file
Reference
22/00261/FUL
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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.

8 Cross End valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£492,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.8% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£430,000

Growth on file: 13.8% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

1 November 2024Most recent
£430,000
+87.8%over 4 years
17 December 2019
£229,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 2EE: £495,000 (2023–2020).

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On the street

Versus other Cross End homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 Cross End runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,513

Street avg £5,152

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Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 132 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 7.4 t/year

Above

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

Full Bedford report

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

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Robins Folly — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Thurleigh Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK44 2EE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 2EE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 9 points of interest in total.

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