What kind of home is 87 89, High Road, MK45 3AX?

87 89, High Road, MK45 3AX is a mid-terrace house.

When did 87 89, High Road, MK45 3AX last change hands?

87 89, High Road, MK45 3AX last sold for £243,500 in January 2019, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £30,000 in July 1995, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 87 89, High Road, MK45 3AX?

Across 2 sales between July 1995 and January 2019, 87 89, High Road, MK45 3AX rose from £30,000 to £243,500, a change of £213,500. That works out to roughly +9.3% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 87 89, High Road, MK45 3AX have?

The current EPC rating for 87 89, High Road, MK45 3AX is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2018 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 87 89, High Road, MK45 3AX?

87 89, High Road, MK45 3AX has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (1,346 sq ft). That makes it about 108% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 3AX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 87 89, High Road, MK45 3AX use?

The latest EPC at 87 89, High Road, MK45 3AX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 87 89, High Road, MK45 3AX in?

87 89, High Road, MK45 3AX sits in Cotton End, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 87 89, High Road, MK45 3AX?

Police records around 87 89, High Road, MK45 3AX 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.

What schools are near 87 89, High Road, MK45 3AX?

The closest primary school to 87 89, High Road, MK45 3AX is Cotton End Forest School (164m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 87 89, High Road, MK45 3AX?

The closest bus stop to 87 89, High Road, MK45 3AX is The Bell, 107m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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87 89, High Road, Cotton End, Bedford, MK45 3AX

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

125 m²

1345 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 87 89

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

87 89 is a mid-terrace house in Cotton End, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 3AX). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 125 m² the property is well over the postcode median (60 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1995–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £335,000 is 37.6% above the 2019 sale price. Sold January 2019 for £243,500.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 December 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2024from Sept 2018

EPC improved fromE40toC70

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

48%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 87 89, High Road, Cotton End, Bedford, MK45 3AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

87 89 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.

Price for 87 89 has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£335,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.3% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£243,500

Growth on file: 9.3% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

31 January 2019Most recent
£243,500
+711.7%over 23 years
4 July 1995
£30,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 3AX: £212,500 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in MK45 3AX

On the street

Versus other High Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 87 89 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,948

Street avg £2,882

Strongly below

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Below

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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.

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2 bed

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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

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Bell — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 3AX 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 3AX

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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FAQ

Common questions

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