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74a, Ampthill Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1BA

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
38 m²
409 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 74a

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

74a is a semi-detached house in Flitwick, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 1BA). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2007-2011. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 7 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity. At 38 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 28 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 23–194 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 28 units on file.

At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (66 m² across 27 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2012–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£391/sq ft) was about 49.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in January 2018.

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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 7)
Dec 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 December 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2011from May 2011
Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Nov 2017from May 2011
EPC improved fromC80toD67
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
6%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2024from Sept 2022
EPC improved fromD68toC76
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Dec 2024from Nov 2024
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 74a, Ampthill Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

74a has no planning applications on record.

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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.
Current estimate

£159,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.6% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£160,000

Growth on file: 9.6% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 January 2018Most recent

    £160,000

    +60.0%over 5 years

  2. 19 November 2012

    £100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 1BA: £218,000 (2026–2022).

On the street

Versus other Ampthill Road homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

74a is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£4,211

Street avg £4,753

Above

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 48 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 74a

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.
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£238k

1 Billington Close, Flitwick

MK45 1AW

£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
£407k

1 Beaumont Mews, Flitwick

MK45 1FP

4 bed3 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

Crime

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Aldi — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Redborne Upper School and Community College. 9 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 1BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK45 1BA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 1BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

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 74a, Ampthill Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1BA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.