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8 High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4HY

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8 High Street

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

8 High Street is a three-bedroom detached house in Gravenhurst, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4HY). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in December 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot.

Across 2007–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £541,000 sits 75.9% above the 2014 sale of £307,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£328/sq ft) was about 17.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs). On the market in March 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble
  • LandYes

Building

  • Heating systemAir source
  • RefurbishedYes
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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 2)
May 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Dec 2013
EPC improved fromD58toC70
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached 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 8 High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4HY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 High Street has no planning applications on record.

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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.

8 High Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£541,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.5% per year over 6 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£307,500

Growth on file: 1.5% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 March 2014Most recent

    £307,500

    +9.8%over 6 years
  2. 7 October 2007

    £280,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 4HY: £243,000 (2025–2023).

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.

8 High Street outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,534

Street avg £3,256

Above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 High Street

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
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.

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 8 High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4HY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.