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3a, High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4HY

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Floor area
199 m²
2142 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band E
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Overview

About 3a

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

3a is a detached house in Gravenhurst, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4HY). It has a recorded floor area of 199 m² (around 2142 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 199 m² the property is well over the postcode median (80 m² across 28 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs). One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2004. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Occupancy
—

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 September 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Oct 2013
EPC improved fromG10toC75
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2019from Jul 2019
Main Fuel
LPGGas

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
100%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3a, High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4HY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 3a, High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4HY

1decisions1extensions3nearby
  1. Aug 2004
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey

    Full: First floor extension and alterations to existing bungalow to form two storey dwelling.

    Reference
    MB/04/01116/FULL
    Full record in report

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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.

3a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£843,000

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).

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

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

On epc rating, 3a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 48 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

199 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3a

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
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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.

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 4HY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK45 4HY

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3a, High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4HY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.