What type of property is 1a, High Street, MK45 4HY?

1a, High Street, MK45 4HY is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 1a, High Street, MK45 4HY have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, High Street, MK45 4HY is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, High Street, MK45 4HY?

1a, High Street, MK45 4HY has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft). That makes it about 41% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 4HY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, High Street, MK45 4HY heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, High Street, MK45 4HY records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, High Street, MK45 4HY?

1a, High Street, MK45 4HY is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1a, High Street, MK45 4HY located?

1a, High Street, MK45 4HY sits in Gravenhurst, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1a, High Street, MK45 4HY?

Police records around 1a, High Street, MK45 4HY 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 1a, High Street, MK45 4HY?

The closest primary school to 1a, High Street, MK45 4HY is Gravenhurst Academy (97m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1a, High Street, MK45 4HY?

The closest bus stop to 1a, High Street, MK45 4HY is St Giles' Church, 72m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4HY

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a semi-detached house in Gravenhurst, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4HY). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in May 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 46 m² it sits well below the postcode median (82 m² across 28 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs).

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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.

1a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 March 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from May 2018

EPC improved fromD64toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

GoodVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC CNo 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 1a, High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4HY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£255,000

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 4HY: £243,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in MK45 4HY

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 48 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 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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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

St Giles' Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Gravenhurst Academy. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK45 4HY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4HY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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