What kind of home is 5 The Croft, MK45 1DL?

5 The Croft, MK45 1DL is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 5 The Croft, MK45 1DL last change hands?

5 The Croft, MK45 1DL last sold for £515,000 in November 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 The Croft, MK45 1DL?

The current EPC rating for 5 The Croft, MK45 1DL is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 The Croft, MK45 1DL?

5 The Croft, MK45 1DL has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 13 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 45% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 1DL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 The Croft, MK45 1DL use?

The latest EPC at 5 The Croft, MK45 1DL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 The Croft, MK45 1DL?

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

Which area is 5 The Croft, MK45 1DL in?

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

How safe is the area around 5 The Croft, MK45 1DL?

Police records around 5 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 5 The Croft, MK45 1DL?

The closest primary school to 5 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 is the nearest station to 5 The Croft, MK45 1DL?

The closest bus stop to 5 The Croft, MK45 1DL is Brookes Road, 212m away. The nearest rail option is Flitwick Rail Station, 276m away.

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5 The Croft, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1DL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 The Croft

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

5 The Croft is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Flitwick, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 1DL). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2018. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe.

Today's modelled estimate of £782,000 sits 51.8% above the 2018 sale of £515,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£725/sq ft) was about 212.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 66 m² it sits well below the postcode median (113 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Most recent transfer: November 2018 at £515,000.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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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)

Apr 2018

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 April 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2018from Apr 2018

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 The Croft, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

5 The Croft valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£782,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£515,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 November 2018Most recent
£515,000

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.

On price per m², 5 The Croft stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£7,803

Street avg £3,362

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 121 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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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4 bed3 bath

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1 Arundel Close, Flitwick

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3 bed2 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

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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