78a, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AR
About 78a
78a is a three-bedroom detached house in Flitwick, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 1AR). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).
It hasn't traded since January 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £437,000 sits 112.1% above the 2004 sale of £206,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2016.
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Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
- Jan 2016RenovationFullIn report
To drop the front kerb to widen vehicle access to the driveway at the front of my property.
- Reference
- CB/15/04362/FULL
What's in 78a, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AR's planning history?
Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.
Sales history & valuation
78a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.
£437,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.1% per year over 7 years.
£206,000
Growth on file: 15.1% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
9 January 2004Most recent
£206,000
+123.9%over 3 years2 November 2000
£92,000
+15.0%over 3 years23 April 1997
£79,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 1AR: £339,995 (2024–2013).
Nearby sales in MK45 1AR
78 Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AR
Sold Mar 2024
£381,00092 Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AR
Sold Oct 2023
£408,00084 Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AR
Sold Jun 2020
£339,99578c, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AR
Sold Mar 2020
£315,00078b, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AR
Sold Jul 2013
£225,000
Everything we know about 78a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
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Versus other Steppingley Road homes
EPC Rating for 78a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,020
Street avg £2,861
Floor Area
102 m²
Street avg 104 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.8 t/year
Street avg 5.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Bluebell Close — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Templefield Lower School. 10 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
48.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.2dB