What kind of home is 21 The Croft, MK45 1DL?

21 The Croft, MK45 1DL is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 21 The Croft, MK45 1DL last change hands?

21 The Croft, MK45 1DL last sold for £600,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £299,000 in July 2010, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 21 The Croft, MK45 1DL?

Across 2 sales between July 2010 and June 2023, 21 The Croft, MK45 1DL rose from £299,000 to £600,000, a change of £301,000. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 21 The Croft, MK45 1DL have?

The current EPC rating for 21 The Croft, MK45 1DL is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 The Croft, MK45 1DL?

21 The Croft, MK45 1DL has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (1,216 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 The Croft, MK45 1DL use?

The latest EPC at 21 The Croft, MK45 1DL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 21 The Croft, MK45 1DL?

21 The Croft, MK45 1DL is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 21 The Croft, MK45 1DL in?

21 The Croft, MK45 1DL sits in Flitwick, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

Is 21 The Croft, MK45 1DL in a safe area?

Police records around 21 The Croft, MK45 1DL 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 21 The Croft, MK45 1DL?

The closest primary school to 21 The Croft, MK45 1DL is Kingsmoor Lower School (478m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Woodland Middle School Academy (547m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 21 The Croft, MK45 1DL?

The closest bus stop to 21 The Croft, MK45 1DL is Brookes Road, 212m away. The nearest rail option is Flitwick Rail Station, 276m away.

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21 The Croft, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1DL

Extendable

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

113 m²

1216 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 21 The Croft

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

21 The Croft is a four-bedroom detached house in Flitwick, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 1DL). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2010–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£493/sq ft) was about 115.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2023 at £600,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble, Detached

Building

Central heatingYes
Underfloor heatingYes
RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 March 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from May 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 The Croft, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 The Croft 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.

Latest sale on 21 The Croft was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£640,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£600,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

25 June 2023Most recent
£600,000
+100.7%over 12 years
7 July 2010
£299,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 1DL: £490,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in MK45 1DL

On the street

Versus other The Croft homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

21 The Croft outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,310

Street avg £3,612

Strongly above

Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 117 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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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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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

0.2 km

Brookes Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 1DL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 1DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 21 The Croft, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1DL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.