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21 High Street, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1DX

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
33 m²
355 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 21 High Street

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

21 High Street is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Flitwick, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 1DX). It has a recorded floor area of 33 m² (around 355 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. At 33 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (33–281 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in January 2024 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good.

2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused, 1 pending. An active application for an extension is awaiting a decision. At 33 m² it sits well below the postcode median (104 m² across 25 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £238,000 is 16.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£577/sq ft) was about 207.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2024 at £205,000.

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

  • Bedrooms3
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 High Street

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

21 High Street's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
May 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Jan 2024
EPC improved fromE45toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 High Street, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

An application for subdivision is currently awaiting a decision.

2 applications on record at 21 High Street, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1DX

1 live now
1decisions2extensions38documents2nearby
Flagged:RetrospectiveSubdivisionChange of use
  1. Jul 2025
    SubdivisionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Conversion of existing dwelling (Use Class C3) to, 2 self-contained flats with erection of a two storey rear extension for 2 further self-contained flats, associated alterations, parking, refuse and cycle storage following removal of a side garage

    ExtensionChange of Use
    Documents
    24 docs on file
    Reference
    CB/25/01663/FULL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. SubdivisionDecision

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  • The 38 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

21 High Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£238,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£205,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 April 2024Most recent

    £205,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 1DX: £332,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

21 High Street outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,212

Street avg £2,718

Strongly above

Floor Area

33 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 High Street

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

A planning decision worth checking

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

The Ridgeway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Templefield Lower School. 10 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 1DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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