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8 Russell Crescent, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2AY

Notable views2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
151 m²
1625 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8 Russell Crescent

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

8 Russell Crescent is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Maulden, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2AY). It has a recorded floor area of 151 m² (around 1625 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2017) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Other recorded features include notable views. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 151 m² it's 15.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (131 m² median across 7 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £585,000 is 21.9% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£295/sq ft) was about 58.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in August 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

Specifications

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Previously extendedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

8 Russell Crescent's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate
Feb 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 February 2027

4 months remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Russell Crescent, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

2 applications on record at 8 Russell Crescent, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2AY

2decisions2extensions5documents8nearby
  1. Mar 2007
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property

    Full: Two storey side, single storey rear extension.

    Reference
    MB/07/00263/FULL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 8 notable nearby
  • The 5 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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 Russell Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£585,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£480,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 August 2017Most recent

    £480,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2AY: £410,000 (2024–2013).

On the street

Versus other Russell Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 8 Russell Crescent runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,179

Street avg £2,865

Above

Floor Area

151 m²

Street avg 127 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Russell Crescent

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£577k

1 Andrews Close, Maulden

MK45 2EE

4 bed
£495k

1 Brewery Lane, Ampthill

MK45 2NE

4 bed
£764k

1 Albert Place, Ampthill

MK45 2RZ

4 bed2 bath
£415k

1 Adams Close, Ampthill

MK45 2UB

3 bed2 bath
£368k

1 Arthur Street, Ampthill

MK45 2QG

3 bed1 bath
£600k

1 Brightmans Drive, Maulden

MK45 2HL

6 bed
£391k

1 Cedar Close, Ampthill

MK45 2UD

2 bed
£562k

1 Brownshill, Maulden

MK45 2BT

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

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Maulden Lower School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Maulden Lower School. 6 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK45 2AY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK45 2AY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 2AY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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