What type of property is 1 Summerhouse Hill, MK44 3SD?

1 Summerhouse Hill, MK44 3SD is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Summerhouse Hill, MK44 3SD last change hands?

1 Summerhouse Hill, MK44 3SD last sold for £300,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £296,000 in October 2022, so prices have been flat over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Summerhouse Hill, MK44 3SD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2022 and October 2023, 1 Summerhouse Hill, MK44 3SD rose from £296,000 to £300,000, a change of £4,000. That works out to roughly +1.3% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Summerhouse Hill, MK44 3SD have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Summerhouse Hill, MK44 3SD is E with a score of 39 out of 100, lodged in May 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Summerhouse Hill, MK44 3SD?

1 Summerhouse Hill, MK44 3SD has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Summerhouse Hill, MK44 3SD heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Summerhouse Hill, MK44 3SD records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Summerhouse Hill, MK44 3SD?

1 Summerhouse Hill, MK44 3SD is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Summerhouse Hill, MK44 3SD located?

1 Summerhouse Hill, MK44 3SD sits in Cardington, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Summerhouse Hill, MK44 3SD?

Police records around 1 Summerhouse Hill, MK44 3SD 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.

Which schools serve 1 Summerhouse Hill, MK44 3SD?

The closest primary school to 1 Summerhouse Hill, MK44 3SD is Goldington Green Academy (1.3km), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Goldington Academy (2.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Summerhouse Hill, MK44 3SD?

The closest bus stop to 1 Summerhouse Hill, MK44 3SD is Meadow Lane, 614m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Summerhouse Hill, Cardington, Bedford, MK44 3SD

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 39

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Summerhouse Hill

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

1 Summerhouse Hill is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cardington, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3SD). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2022–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.3% per year. Last sale on file: £300,000 in October 2023.

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenrear
Parkingoff_road

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Summerhouse Hill'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 23 May 2026

EPC Rating

E39

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Summerhouse Hill, Cardington, Bedford, MK44 3SD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Summerhouse Hill has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

1 Summerhouse Hill changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£318,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.3% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2023)

£300,000

Growth on file: 1.3% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

26 October 2023Most recent
£300,000
+1.4%over 1 year
13 October 2022
£296,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in MK44 3SD: £105,500 (2005–2004).

Nearby sales in MK44 3SD

2 Summerhouse Hill, Cardington, Bedford, MK44 3SD
Sold Oct 2005
£120,000

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Area

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

Meadow Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Goldington Green Academy. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 3SD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

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