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85 Ampthill Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1BD

4 sales on record4 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
155 m²
1668 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 85 Ampthill Road

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

85 Ampthill Road is a semi-detached house in Flitwick, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 1BD). It has a recorded floor area of 155 m² (around 1668 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2012 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 Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Last sale on file: £455,000 in July 2018. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £575,000 is 26.4% above the 2018 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)
Oct 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2016from Jun 2012
EPC improved fromD66toE52
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
46%21%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Oct 2024from Nov 2016
EPC improved fromE52toC71
Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
21%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 85 Ampthill Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

85 Ampthill Road has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

  1. Jun 2013
    Outline
    In report

    Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Garage to form ancillary uses to dwelling.

    Reference
    CB/13/01461/LDCP
    View planning record
  2. Dec 2012
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property

    Erection of side/rear single storey extension to existing single detached garage in rear garden to form a workshop, office, kitchen, W.C and store room.

    Reference
    CB/12/03550/FULL
    View planning record
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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.

85 Ampthill Road changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£575,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.2% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£455,000

Growth on file: 11.2% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 July 2018Most recent

    £455,000

    +90900.0%

  2. 12 June 2018

    £500

    -99.9%

  3. 4 January 2018

    £455,000

    +88.0%over 5 years

  4. 9 August 2012

    £242,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in MK45 1BD: £126,000 (2021–1995).

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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.

On epc rating, 85 Ampthill Road stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 49 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

155 m²

Street avg 149 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 8.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below
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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£487k

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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

2/mo

Steady 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.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 1BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

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

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