8 Birch Close, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0FP is a freehold flat built between 2007-2011. The property offers approximately 517 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor of a 2-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £212,568 , which equates to approximately £411 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Dec 2019 for £195,000. Since then, the value has increased by £17,568, representing a 9.0% increase, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £212,568 is:

  • 49.3% lower than the average property price on Birch Close
  • 44.7% lower than the average in the MK43 0FP postcode area
  • and 35.9% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 January 2026, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in MK43 0FP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Not Recorded Maisonette
Built
2007-2011
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Floor level
1st floor of 2
Price (estimate)
£212,568
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£411
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 Birch Close, Cranfield, Bedford, Mid Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, MK43 0FP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Jan 2026.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Jan 2016. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to MK43 0FP

21 st / 21
Price Rank
45% lower than average
19 th / 19
Size Rank
49% smaller than average
11 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£212,568
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
9 Dec 2019
£195,000
Freehold
+13 %
12 Aug 2016
£172,500
Freehold
+15 %
12 Jun 2007
£149,950
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 8
size: 1360 sq ft
sale price: £367,500
sale date: 1 May 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1045 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2017
rooms: 6
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £378,500
sale date: 22 Jan 2026
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £177,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2012
rooms: 5
size: 1049 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2016

Data Sources

The property at 8 Birch Close, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0FP appears three times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Dec 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 20 Jan 2026. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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