What kind of home is 39 Brookes Road, MK45 1BU?

39 Brookes Road, MK45 1BU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 39 Brookes Road, MK45 1BU?

39 Brookes Road, MK45 1BU last sold for £382,000 in January 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £207,500 in February 2014, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 39 Brookes Road, MK45 1BU?

Across 2 sales between February 2014 and January 2023, 39 Brookes Road, MK45 1BU rose from £207,500 to £382,000, a change of £174,500. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 39 Brookes Road, MK45 1BU have?

The current EPC rating for 39 Brookes Road, MK45 1BU is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 39 Brookes Road, MK45 1BU?

39 Brookes Road, MK45 1BU has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 1BU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 39 Brookes Road, MK45 1BU use?

The latest EPC at 39 Brookes Road, MK45 1BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 39 Brookes Road, MK45 1BU had any planning applications?

39 Brookes Road, MK45 1BU has 4 approved extension applications on file including rear extension and single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 39 Brookes Road, MK45 1BU?

39 Brookes Road, MK45 1BU is in council tax band C.

Which area is 39 Brookes Road, MK45 1BU in?

39 Brookes Road, MK45 1BU sits in Flitwick, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 39 Brookes Road, MK45 1BU?

Police records around 39 Brookes Road, MK45 1BU show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 63% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 39 Brookes Road, MK45 1BU?

The closest primary school to 39 Brookes Road, MK45 1BU is Kingsmoor Lower School (400m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Woodland Middle School Academy (618m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 39 Brookes Road, MK45 1BU?

The closest bus stop to 39 Brookes Road, MK45 1BU is Brookes Road, 132m away. The nearest rail option is Flitwick Rail Station, 295m away.

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39 Brookes Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1BU

4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 39 Brookes Road

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

39 Brookes Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Flitwick, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 1BU). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2014–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£351/sq ft) was about 63.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £382,000 in January 2023.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-west-facing
ParkingOff road

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 2)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromD59toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%64%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 39 Brookes Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

Aug 2022
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Rear of property
Ground and first floor rear extensions including first floor window in existing side elevation
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
CB/22/02226/FULL
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Oct 2013
ExtensionAmendment
In report
Non-Material Amendment: Amendments to planning permission CB/08/2126/OUT Demolition of existing flat roof extension and replace with single storey extension. Erection of 2 storey 3 no. Bedroom dwelling to match existing dwelling. (All Matters Reserved.) Approved 28/01/2009 and to Reserved Matters CB/09/06253/RM approved 4/11/2009. Omission of the french doors of the kitchens to No. 39 and the new dwelling adjacent and replace with a window and change the internal leaf of the buildings timber framed to traditional brickwork.
Reference
CB/13/03320/NMA
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What's in 39 Brookes Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1BU's planning history?

2 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 39 Brookes Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£403,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£382,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

10 January 2023Most recent
£382,000
+84.1%over 8 years
28 February 2014
£207,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 1BU: £280,000 (2019–2012).

Nearby sales in MK45 1BU

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On the street

Versus other Brookes Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

39 Brookes Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,782

Street avg £2,938

Above

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Brookes Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Kingsmoor Lower School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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