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8 Sandyacres, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2BS

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
73 m²
786 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 8 Sandyacres

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

8 Sandyacres is a semi-detached house in Maulden, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2BS). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 4 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

At 73 m² it's 18.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (62 m² median across 34 EPCs).

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

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Feb 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 February 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2009from Jan 2009
Low Energy Lighting
0%40%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2011from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromC72toB83
Hot Water
Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls
GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
40%10%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2024from Dec 2011
EPC improved fromB83toC78
Low Energy Lighting
10%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Sandyacres, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Sandyacres has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Sandyacres has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£287,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Sandyacres homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 8 Sandyacres lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 80 (C)

Below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Sandyacres

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.
£286k

1 Baker Street, Ampthill

MK45 2QE

2 bed2 bath
£317k

1 Alameda Walk, Ampthill

MK45 2JX

2 bed
£250k

1 Cedars Courtyard, Dunstable Street, Ampthill

MK45 2JW

1 bed
£368k

1 Arthur Street, Ampthill

MK45 2QG

3 bed1 bath
£218k

1 Becketts Close, Maulden

MK45 2JL

£380k

1 Burgess Court, Oliver Street, Ampthill

MK45 2FS

£390k

1 Abbey Lane, Ampthill

MK45 2FX

£391k

1 Cedar Close, Ampthill

MK45 2UD

2 bed
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

0.0 km

Sandy Acres — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Maulden Lower School. 5 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 2BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK45 2BS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 2BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Sandyacres, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2BS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.