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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
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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 changed hands 8 years ago, 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 £552,000 is 21.3% above the 2018 sale price.

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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)
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

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 October 2034

8 years remaining

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

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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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.

4 applications on record at 85 Ampthill Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1BD

4decisions3extensions2nearby
  1. Nov 2012
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Conversion of loft with velux style roof lights to rear.

    Reference
    CB/12/04100/FULL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. OutlineDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

Unlock 85 Ampthill Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1BD's full planning history

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
  • All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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

£552,000

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

See how we calculated this
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).

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
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 85 Ampthill Road

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

Recent ownership pattern worth a look

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

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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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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 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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 85 Ampthill Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1BD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.