What type of property is 14b, Crancott Close, MK45 3ND?

14b, Crancott Close, MK45 3ND is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 14b, Crancott Close, MK45 3ND?

The current EPC rating for 14b, Crancott Close, MK45 3ND is E with a score of 40 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14b, Crancott Close, MK45 3ND?

14b, Crancott Close, MK45 3ND has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 3ND. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14b, Crancott Close, MK45 3ND heated?

The latest EPC at 14b, Crancott Close, MK45 3ND records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14b, Crancott Close, MK45 3ND?

14b, Crancott Close, MK45 3ND is in council tax band C.

Where is 14b, Crancott Close, MK45 3ND located?

14b, Crancott Close, MK45 3ND sits in Houghton Conquest, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

Is 14b, Crancott Close, MK45 3ND in a safe area?

Police records around 14b, Crancott Close, MK45 3ND 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 14b, Crancott Close, MK45 3ND?

The closest primary school to 14b, Crancott Close, MK45 3ND is Houghton Conquest Lower School (322m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (2.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 14b, Crancott Close, MK45 3ND?

The closest bus stop to 14b, Crancott Close, MK45 3ND is Mill Lane, 145m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14b, Crancott Close, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3ND

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 40

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 14b

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

14b is a semi-detached house in Houghton Conquest, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 3ND). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 4 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 62). Main heating runs on electricity.

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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 4)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

E40

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 April 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from May 2009

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

May 2020from Aug 2014

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

FullManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Apr 2023from May 2020

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Instantaneous

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC ENo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14b, Crancott Close, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3ND, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14b 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.

14b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£317,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 3ND: £365,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in MK45 3ND

On the street

Versus other Crancott Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 14b lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

40 (E)

Street avg 52 (E)

Below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly 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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1 Adelaide Close, Houghton Conquest

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3 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

Mill Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Houghton Conquest Lower School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 3ND

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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