What kind of home is 1 Longcroft Drive, MK45 4SF?

1 Longcroft Drive, MK45 4SF is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Longcroft Drive, MK45 4SF last change hands?

1 Longcroft Drive, MK45 4SF last sold for £648,500 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £205,000 in February 2000, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Longcroft Drive, MK45 4SF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2000 and October 2024, 1 Longcroft Drive, MK45 4SF rose from £205,000 to £648,500, a change of £443,500. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Longcroft Drive, MK45 4SF?

The current EPC rating for 1 Longcroft Drive, MK45 4SF is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Longcroft Drive, MK45 4SF?

1 Longcroft Drive, MK45 4SF has a recorded floor area of 161 m² (1,733 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 172% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 4SF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Longcroft Drive, MK45 4SF use?

The latest EPC at 1 Longcroft Drive, MK45 4SF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Longcroft Drive, MK45 4SF?

1 Longcroft Drive, MK45 4SF is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Longcroft Drive, MK45 4SF in?

1 Longcroft Drive, MK45 4SF sits in Barton-le-clay, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Longcroft Drive, MK45 4SF?

Police records around 1 Longcroft Drive, MK45 4SF 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.

What schools are near 1 Longcroft Drive, MK45 4SF?

The closest primary school to 1 Longcroft Drive, MK45 4SF is Ramsey Manor Lower School (903m). The closest secondary is Arnold Academy (898m).

What transport links are near 1 Longcroft Drive, MK45 4SF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Longcroft Drive, MK45 4SF is Sharpenhoe Road, 269m away. In total there are 17 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Longcroft Drive, Barton Le Clay, Bedford, MK45 4SF

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

161 m²

1733 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Longcroft Drive

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

1 Longcroft Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Barton-Le-Clay, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4SF). It has a recorded floor area of 161 m² (around 1733 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 161 m² the property is well over the postcode median (60 m² across 26 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2000–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£374/sq ft) was about 65.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £648,500.

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

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageDouble

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

Current Certificate

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 September 2033

7 years remaining

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Longcroft Drive, Barton Le Clay, Bedford, MK45 4SF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Longcroft Drive 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.

Latest sale on 1 Longcroft Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£669,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£648,500

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

1 October 2024Most recent
£648,500
+216.3%over 24 years
29 February 2000
£205,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 4SF: £305,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in MK45 4SF

On the street

Versus other Longcroft Drive homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Longcroft Drive outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,028

Street avg £3,267

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Floor Area

161 m²

Street avg 89 m²

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Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Sharpenhoe Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Arnold Academy. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4SF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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