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8 Crancott Close, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3ND

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
109 m²
1173 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 55
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8 Crancott Close

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

8 Crancott Close is a detached house in Houghton Conquest, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 3ND). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. Main heating runs on dual fuel.

At 109 m² the property is well over the postcode median (80 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, partial demolition and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£401/sq ft) was about 23.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2023 for £470,000.

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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 Crancott Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate
Oct 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
—
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 October 2032

6 years remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Crancott Close, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3ND, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

2 applications on record at 8 Crancott Close, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3ND

2decisions2extensions11documents8nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Nov 2013
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Loft Conversion with 2no. Roof Lights and rear facing dormer, and Flat Roof over Existing Rear Single Storey Extension.

    Extension
    Reference
    CB/13/03362/FULL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. DemolitionDecision

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  • The 11 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.

Latest sale on 8 Crancott Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£504,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£470,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 February 2023Most recent

    £470,000

    +91.8%over 9 years

  2. 22 November 2013

    £245,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 3ND: £299,995 (2022–2018).

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.

8 Crancott Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,312

Street avg £3,512

Above

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Crancott Close

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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.
£502k

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1 Cawne Close, Wilstead

MK45 3FJ

£436k

1 Banks Croft, Houghton Conquest

MK45 3GH

3 bed2 bath
£424k

1 Armstrong Close, Wilstead

MK45 3EA

4 bed2 bath
£410k

1 Bedford Road, Houghton Conquest

MK45 3LS

3 bed2 bath
£403k

1 Brambles, Wilstead

MK45 3ED

£385k

1 Chapel End Road, Houghton Conquest

MK45 3LN

£375k

1 Black Hat Close, Wilstead

MK45 3HE

2 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

0.1 km

Mill Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Houghton Conquest Lower School. 7 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 3ND from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK45 3ND

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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