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22a, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AJ

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
49 m²
527 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 22a

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

22a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Flitwick, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 1AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

It hasn't traded since August 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £279,000 sits 118% above the 2003 sale of £128,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£243/sq ft) was about 15.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 49 m² it sits well below the postcode median (116 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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

  • Bedrooms2

Outside

  • GarageYes
Before you decide

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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 2)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 April 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Sept 2009
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
20%63%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22a, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22a has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£279,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.5% per year over 6 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2003)

£128,000

Growth on file: 15.5% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 August 2003Most recent

    £128,000

    +128.6%over 5 years

  2. 21 November 1997

    £56,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 1AJ: £400,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other Steppingley Road homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

22a outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,612

Street avg £3,188

Below

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 22a

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

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.
£224k

1 Beaumont Court, Flitwick

MK45 1WB

2 bed1 bath
£373k

1 Beaumont Road, Flitwick

MK45 1AL

3 bed1 bath
£391k

1 Buckingham Mews, Flitwick

MK45 1TB

3 bed1 bath
£403k

1 Avon Rise, Flitwick

MK45 1SQ

3 bed2 bath
£405k

1 Brunel Place, Flitwick

MK45 1GF

3 bed2 bath
£405k

1 Buttermere Close, Flitwick

MK45 1NG

3 bed
£410k

1 Catherine Road, Flitwick

MK45 1DD

3 bed1 bath
£552k

1 Brunswick Gardens, Flitwick

MK45 1FS

3 bed2 bath
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

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Woodland Middle School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Templefield Lower School. 10 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 MK45 1AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK45 1AJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 1AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

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 22a, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.