What is the EPC rating for 56 Brookes Road, MK45 1BX?

The current EPC rating for 56 Brookes Road, MK45 1BX is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 56 Brookes Road, MK45 1BX?

56 Brookes Road, MK45 1BX has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft). That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 1BX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 56 Brookes Road, MK45 1BX use?

The latest EPC at 56 Brookes Road, MK45 1BX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 56 Brookes Road, MK45 1BX?

56 Brookes Road, MK45 1BX is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 56 Brookes Road, MK45 1BX in?

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

Is 56 Brookes Road, MK45 1BX in a safe area?

Police records around 56 Brookes Road, MK45 1BX show an average of 181 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 56 Brookes Road, MK45 1BX?

The closest primary school to 56 Brookes Road, MK45 1BX is Kingsmoor Lower School (395m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Woodland Middle School Academy (684m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 56 Brookes Road, MK45 1BX?

The closest bus stop to 56 Brookes Road, MK45 1BX is Brookes Road, 141m away. The nearest rail option is Flitwick Rail Station, 366m away.

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56 Brookes Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1BX

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 56 Brookes Road

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

56 Brookes Road is a detached house in Flitwick, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 1BX). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 47 m² this is the 4th smallest of 24 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–104 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 24 units on file.

At 47 m² it's 17.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (57 m² median across 23 EPCs).

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

56 Brookes Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Apr 2010

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 56 Brookes Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

56 Brookes Road has no planning applications on record.

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.

56 Brookes Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£147,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 1BX: £272,500 (2022–2014).

Nearby sales in MK45 1BX

On the street

Versus other Brookes Road homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 56 Brookes Road stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 72 (C)

Below

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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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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1 Beaumont Road, Flitwick

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1 Buckingham Mews, Flitwick

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Avon Rise, Flitwick

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1 Brunel Place, Flitwick

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

181/mo

Falling 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

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK45 1BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 1BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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