5 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JP
About 5 Ampthill Road
5 Ampthill Road is a mid-terrace house in Bedford (MK42 9JP). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in January 2023 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £294,000 is 11.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£269/sq ft) was about 194.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Last sale on file: £263,000 in January 2024.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
Planning history
- Feb 2025Change Of UseAmendmentIn report
Change of use from C3 Dwellinghouse to C2 Residential care Home for up to 2 persons
- Documents
- 12 docs on file
- Reference
- 25/00310/COU
- Sept 2024HMOAmendmentIn report
Change of use from C3(Dwellinghouse) to C4 (HMO) for 4 Persons (development already carried out)
- Documents
- 10 docs on file
- Reference
- 24/01890/S73A
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 5 Ampthill Road
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
£294,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£263,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
26 January 2024Most recent
£263,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9JP: £325,000 (2024–2013).
Nearby sales in MK42 9JP
13 15, Studio Flat, Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JP
Sold Nov 2024
£70,00019 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JP
Sold Jun 2024
£325,000Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JP
Sold Apr 2024
£19,330,00019a, Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JP
Sold Jun 2013
£240,0003 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JP
Sold Jun 2003
£100,000
Everything we know about 5 Ampthill Road, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Ampthill Road homes
Price per m² for 5 Ampthill Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,890
Street avg £1,349
Floor Area
91 m²
Street avg 162 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 8 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 7.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Bedford Hospital A&E — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Cauldwell School. 26 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.4dB