What type of property is 17 Recreation Rise, MK45 4JG?

17 Recreation Rise, MK45 4JG is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 17 Recreation Rise, MK45 4JG have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Recreation Rise, MK45 4JG is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Recreation Rise, MK45 4JG?

17 Recreation Rise, MK45 4JG has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft). That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 4JG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Recreation Rise, MK45 4JG heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Recreation Rise, MK45 4JG records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Recreation Rise, MK45 4JG?

17 Recreation Rise, MK45 4JG 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 17 Recreation Rise, MK45 4JG located?

17 Recreation Rise, MK45 4JG sits in Gravenhurst, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 17 Recreation Rise, MK45 4JG?

Police records around 17 Recreation Rise, MK45 4JG 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 17 Recreation Rise, MK45 4JG?

The closest primary school to 17 Recreation Rise, MK45 4JG is Gravenhurst Academy (96m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 17 Recreation Rise, MK45 4JG?

The closest bus stop to 17 Recreation Rise, MK45 4JG is Parkside, 79m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Recreation Rise, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JG

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 17 Recreation Rise

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

17 Recreation Rise is a semi-detached house in Gravenhurst, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4JG). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 September 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromE49toD66

Heating System

Storage HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

16%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2021from Jul 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%71%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC DNo 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 17 Recreation Rise, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Recreation Rise 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.

17 Recreation Rise has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£252,000

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 3 sales in MK45 4JG: £274,000 (2007–2004).

Nearby sales in MK45 4JG

On the street

Versus other Recreation Rise homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

55 (D)

Street avg 58 (D)

Below

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

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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

Parkside — 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 4JG 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 4JG

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

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