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27a, Parkside, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JJ

Notable views
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
82 m²
883 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 27a

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

27a is a three-bedroom detached house in Gravenhurst, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4JJ). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2007 onwards. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2020 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a corner plot.

It changed hands recently, sold February 2025 for £407,000. Across 2020–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£461/sq ft) was about 135.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageYes
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Underfloor heatingYes
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 2)
Jul 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Feb 2020
EPC improved fromD58toC78
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27a, Parkside, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

27a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

27a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£420,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£407,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 February 2025Most recent

    £407,000

    +22.2%over 4 years
  2. 27 September 2020

    £333,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 4JJ: £330,000 (2024–2016).

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On the street

Versus other Parkside homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 27a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,963

Street avg £2,947

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above

Years Held

1 years

Street avg 7 years

Strongly below
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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Parkside — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Gravenhurst Academy. 4 schools nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4JJ

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 27a, Parkside, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.