What type of property is 8 The Crescent, MK45 3AL?

8 The Crescent, MK45 3AL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 The Crescent, MK45 3AL last change hands?

8 The Crescent, MK45 3AL last sold for £365,000 in January 2023, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £154,000 in August 2009. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 The Crescent, MK45 3AL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 2009 and January 2023, 8 The Crescent, MK45 3AL rose from £154,000 to £365,000, a change of £211,000. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 The Crescent, MK45 3AL?

The current EPC rating for 8 The Crescent, MK45 3AL is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in June 2013. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 The Crescent, MK45 3AL?

8 The Crescent, MK45 3AL has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 23% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 3AL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 The Crescent, MK45 3AL heated?

The latest EPC at 8 The Crescent, MK45 3AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 The Crescent, MK45 3AL?

8 The Crescent, MK45 3AL is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 The Crescent, MK45 3AL located?

8 The Crescent, MK45 3AL sits in Cotton End, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

Is 8 The Crescent, MK45 3AL in a safe area?

Police records around 8 The Crescent, MK45 3AL show an average of 181 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 The Crescent, MK45 3AL?

The closest primary school to 8 The Crescent, MK45 3AL is Cotton End Forest School (280m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 8 The Crescent, MK45 3AL?

The closest bus stop to 8 The Crescent, MK45 3AL is Bunkers Drive, 176m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 The Crescent, Cotton End, Bedford, MK45 3AL

Extendable3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 The Crescent

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

8 The Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cotton End, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 3AL). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2013) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The latest certificate is from June 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 92 m² it's 25.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (74 m² median across 4 EPCs). Across 2009–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £365,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageDetached
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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 The Crescent's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Jun 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2013

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 18 June 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2013from May 2009

EPC improved fromD59toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%33%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 The Crescent, Cotton End, Bedford, MK45 3AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 The Crescent has no planning applications on record.

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 The Crescent has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2009.

Current estimate

£372,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£365,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

13 January 2023Most recent
£365,000
+69.4%over 8 years
11 August 2014
£215,500
+39.9%over 4 years
27 August 2009
£154,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in MK45 3AL: £88,500 (2023–1997).

Nearby sales in MK45 3AL

On the street

Versus other The Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 8 The Crescent stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£351k

1 Barleycorn Close, Houghton Conquest

MK45 3NX

3 bed1 bath

£350k

1 Bedford Road, Wilstead

MK45 3HN

3 bed

£344k

1 Adelaide Close, Houghton Conquest

MK45 3EL

3 bed1 bath

£410k

1 Bedford Road, Houghton Conquest

MK45 3LS

3 bed2 bath

£331k

1 Bunkers Drive, Cotton End

MK45 3AT

3 bed2 bath

£436k

1 Banks Croft, Houghton Conquest

MK45 3GH

3 bed2 bath

£375k

1 Black Hat Close, Wilstead

MK45 3HE

2 bed2 bath

£424k

1 Armstrong Close, Wilstead

MK45 3EA

4 bed2 bath

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

Bunkers Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Cotton End Forest School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK45 3AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 3AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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