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5 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JP

2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
91 m²
980 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 5 Ampthill Road

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

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).

Today's modelled estimate of £295,000 is 12.2% 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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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 3)
Mar 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 March 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Nov 2023
EPC improved fromD63toC69
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 5 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JP

0decisions22documents8nearby
Flagged:HMO conversion
  1. Sept 2024
    HMOAmendment
    Outcome in 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
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Change Of UseDecision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate

£295,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£263,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 January 2024Most recent

    £263,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9JP: £325,000 (2024–2013).

On the street

Versus other Ampthill Road homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Ampthill Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,890

Street avg £1,349

Strongly above

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 162 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 7.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Ampthill Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£280k

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MK42 9XB

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1 Armstrong Drive

MK42 9JW

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1 Cosmic Avenue

MK42 9RP

3 bed2 bath
£274k

1 Bridge Road

MK42 9LJ

3 bed
£324k

1 Berkeley Road

MK42 9UZ

3 bed1 bath
£331k

1 Bassie Close

MK42 9JZ

£259k

1 Carroll Drive

MK42 9RE

2 bed
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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

424/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

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 MK42 9JP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK42 9JP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 9JP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.