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78a, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AR

3 sales on record1 planning record

Estimated value

£467,000

  • Since the 2004 sale (£206,000)+127%
  • Against MK45 1AR's recent median (£339,995)+37%

Newest record on this page: March 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
102 m²
1098 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£467,000

  • Against its 2004 sale (£206,000)+127%
  • Against MK45 1AR's recent median (£339,995)+37%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 78a is modelled from its 102 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK45 1AR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    102 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2022

  • Sales of this home

    3 sales recorded, the latest in 2004

  • Recent sales in MK45 1AR

    5 sales, median £339,995 (2024–2013)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: March 2024Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

78a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 January 2004Most recent

    £206,000

    +123.9%over 3 years

  2. 2 November 2000

    £92,000

    +15.0%over 3 years

  3. 23 April 1997

    £79,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 1AR: £339,995 (2024–2013).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 78a

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

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 23 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 £467,000 sits 126.7% 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.

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

  • Bedrooms3
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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)
Jul 2022

EPC Rating

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 July 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from Mar 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
64%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2022from Oct 2019
EPC improved fromD66toC69
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 78a, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 78a, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AR

1decisions2nearby
  1. Jan 2016
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    To drop the front kerb to widen vehicle access to the driveway at the front of my property.

    Reference
    CB/15/04362/FULL
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On the street

Versus other Steppingley Road homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 78a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,020

Street avg £2,861

Strongly below

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 104 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above
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

0.2 km

Bluebell Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Templefield Lower School. 10 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Templefield Lower SchoolPrimary491m
  • Woodland Middle School AcademySecondary496m
  • Flitwick Lower SchoolPrimary973m
  • Kingsmoor Lower SchoolPrimary1.3km

Nearest stops

  • Bluebell CloseBus stop187m
  • Leisure CentreBus stop207m
  • Campion WayBus stop417m
  • Churchill DriveBus stop454m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences830 reports38%
  • Anti-social Behaviour458 reports21%
  • Vehicle Crime187 reports9%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson149 reports7%

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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 1AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK45 1AR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 1AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

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

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 78a is modelled from its 102 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK45 1AR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 3 sales are recorded for 78a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 78a was lodged in July 2022 at band C and is valid until July 2032. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 78a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 12 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 10 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK45 1AR, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
78a is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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