8 High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4HY
About 8 High Street
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.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageDouble
- LandYes
Building
- Heating systemAir source
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 18 May 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £1,085 · Includes VAT
Planning history
8 High Street 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.
Sales history & valuation
8 High Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£541,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.5% per year over 6 years.
£307,500
Growth on file: 1.5% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
14 March 2014Most recent
£307,500
+9.8%over 6 years7 October 2007
£280,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 4HY: £243,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in MK45 4HY
21 High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4HY
Sold Sept 2025
£243,00029 High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4HY
Sold Jul 2025
£185,000Chestnut House, High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4HY
Sold Jan 2025
£930,00059 High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4HY
Sold Jun 2023
£710,0003c, High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4HY
Sold Dec 2022
£720,000
Versus other High Street homes
8 High Street outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,534
Street avg £3,256
Floor Area
87 m²
Street avg 100 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 5.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
43.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
35.9dB







