What type of property is 8 Brook Lane, MK45 5EJ?

8 Brook Lane, MK45 5EJ is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 8 Brook Lane, MK45 5EJ have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Brook Lane, MK45 5EJ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Brook Lane, MK45 5EJ?

8 Brook Lane, MK45 5EJ has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft). That makes it about 54% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 5EJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Brook Lane, MK45 5EJ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Brook Lane, MK45 5EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Brook Lane, MK45 5EJ?

8 Brook Lane, MK45 5EJ 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 8 Brook Lane, MK45 5EJ located?

8 Brook Lane, MK45 5EJ sits in Flitton, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

Is 8 Brook Lane, MK45 5EJ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Brook Lane, MK45 5EJ 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 8 Brook Lane, MK45 5EJ?

The closest primary school to 8 Brook Lane, MK45 5EJ is Greenfield CofE VC Lower School (1.1km), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Redborne Upper School and Community College (2.7km).

What is the nearest station to 8 Brook Lane, MK45 5EJ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Brook Lane, MK45 5EJ is Church, 160m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Brook Lane, Flitton, Bedford, MK45 5EJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Brook Lane

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

8 Brook Lane is a mid-terrace house in Flitton, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 5EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in December 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

At 53 m² it sits well below the postcode median (116 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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(1 of 2)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 July 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromE49toC69

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Brook Lane, Flitton, Bedford, MK45 5EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Brook Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

8 Brook Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£247,000

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 5 sales in MK45 5EJ: £625,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in MK45 5EJ

On the street

Versus other Brook Lane homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Brook Lane is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Below

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 146 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

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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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1 Bunyan Road, Westoning

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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

0.2 km

Church — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Greenfield CofE VC Lower School. 8 schools nearby.

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A Local Area 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 5EJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 5EJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

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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