What type of property is 6 Lower Gravenhurst, MK45 4JR?

6 Lower Gravenhurst, MK45 4JR is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 6 Lower Gravenhurst, MK45 4JR sell for?

6 Lower Gravenhurst, MK45 4JR last sold for £625,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £79,000 in September 1995, so prices have been rising over 29 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 6 Lower Gravenhurst, MK45 4JR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 1995 and March 2025, 6 Lower Gravenhurst, MK45 4JR rose from £79,000 to £625,000, a change of £546,000. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Lower Gravenhurst, MK45 4JR?

The current EPC rating for 6 Lower Gravenhurst, MK45 4JR is F with a score of 30 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. It has dropped from a E recorded in March 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a E. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Lower Gravenhurst, MK45 4JR?

6 Lower Gravenhurst, MK45 4JR has a recorded floor area of 161 m² (1,733 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 57% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 4JR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Lower Gravenhurst, MK45 4JR heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Lower Gravenhurst, MK45 4JR records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Lower Gravenhurst, MK45 4JR?

6 Lower Gravenhurst, MK45 4JR is in council tax band D.

Where is 6 Lower Gravenhurst, MK45 4JR located?

6 Lower Gravenhurst, MK45 4JR sits in Gravenhurst, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 6 Lower Gravenhurst, MK45 4JR?

Police records around 6 Lower Gravenhurst, MK45 4JR 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 6 Lower Gravenhurst, MK45 4JR?

The closest primary school to 6 Lower Gravenhurst, MK45 4JR is Gravenhurst Academy (671m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 6 Lower Gravenhurst, MK45 4JR?

The closest bus stop to 6 Lower Gravenhurst, MK45 4JR is Lower School, 689m away. In total there are 28 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Lower Gravenhurst, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JR

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

161 m²

1733 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 30

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 6 Lower Gravenhurst

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

6 Lower Gravenhurst is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Gravenhurst, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4JR). It has a recorded floor area of 161 m² (around 1733 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows an F (score 30), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it E (March 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to E (score 42). Main heating runs on electricity.

A recent sale: £625,000 in March 2025. At 161 m² it sits well below the postcode median (294 m² across 4 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1995–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£361/sq ft) was about 15.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

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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.

6 Lower Gravenhurst's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

F30

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

9.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 January 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromE47toF30

Heating System

Room HeatersUnderfloor

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC FExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Lower Gravenhurst, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Lower Gravenhurst 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.

6 Lower Gravenhurst has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£613,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£625,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

18 March 2025Most recent
£625,000
+691.1%over 29 years
28 September 1995
£79,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 4JR: £725,000 (2015–2001).

Nearby sales in MK45 4JR

On the street

Versus other Lower Gravenhurst homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 6 Lower Gravenhurst runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,882

Street avg £3,631

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Floor Area

161 m²

Street avg 298 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

9.2 t/year

Street avg 19.5 t/year

Strongly above

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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

0.7 km

Lower School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Gravenhurst Academy. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK45 4JR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4JR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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