57 The Ridgeway, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1DJ
About 57 The Ridgeway
57 The Ridgeway is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Flitwick, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 1DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
Most recent transfer was May 2025 at £630,000 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 6 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an annexe and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2007–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£450/sq ft) was about 123.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms3
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageDouble
Building
- Previously extendedYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 28 October 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
57 The Ridgeway has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
6 applications on record at 57 The Ridgeway, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1DJ
- May 2013OutbuildingFullOutcome in report
Erection of Detached Double Garage & Workshop.
- Reference
- CB/13/01438/FULL
- More recent applications — locked
- AnnexSept 2025Decision
- ExtensionFeb 2018Decision
+ 3 more applications in the report
Unlock 57 The Ridgeway, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1DJ's full planning history
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Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 57 The Ridgeway was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£664,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 18 years.
£630,000
Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 18 years.
Sales timeline
6 May 2025Most recent
£630,000
+159.3%over 11 years26 February 2014
£243,000
-6.5%over 6 years13 September 2007
£260,000
-7.1%over 7 months26 February 2007
£280,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 1DJ: £415,000 (2021–2016).
Nearby sales in MK45 1DJ
56 The Ridgeway, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1DJ
Sold Sept 2021
£415,00065 The Ridgeway, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1DJ
Sold Dec 2019
£580,00061 The Ridgeway, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1DJ
Sold Jan 2019
£500,00054 The Ridgeway, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1DJ
Sold Feb 2018
£245,00058 The Ridgeway, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1DJ
Sold Sept 2015
£350,000
Versus other The Ridgeway homes
57 The Ridgeway outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£4,846
Street avg £2,606
Floor Area
130 m²
Street avg 142 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.4 t/year
Street avg 4.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
181/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Catherine Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Templefield Lower School. 10 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.1dB







