When did 48 High Street, MK45 1DX last change hands?

48 High Street, MK45 1DX last sold for £340,000 in October 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £225,000 in March 2001, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 48 High Street, MK45 1DX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2001 and October 2008, 48 High Street, MK45 1DX rose from £225,000 to £340,000, a change of £115,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 48 High Street, MK45 1DX?

The current EPC rating for 48 High Street, MK45 1DX is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in January 2012. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 48 High Street, MK45 1DX?

48 High Street, MK45 1DX has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (1,116 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 60% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 1DX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 48 High Street, MK45 1DX heated?

The latest EPC at 48 High Street, MK45 1DX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 48 High Street, MK45 1DX located?

48 High Street, MK45 1DX sits in Flitwick, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

Is 48 High Street, MK45 1DX in a safe area?

Police records around 48 High Street, MK45 1DX 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.

Which schools serve 48 High Street, MK45 1DX?

The closest primary school to 48 High Street, MK45 1DX is Templefield Lower School (543m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Woodland Middle School Academy (609m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 48 High Street, MK45 1DX?

The closest bus stop to 48 High Street, MK45 1DX is The Ridgeway, 23m away. The nearest bus option is Transport Interchange, 615m away.

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48 High Street, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1DX

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

104 m²

1116 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 48 High Street

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

48 High Street is a three-bedroom property in Flitwick, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 1DX). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1116 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 104 m² this is the 14th smallest of 26 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–281 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 26 units on file. The latest certificate (January 2012) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The latest certificate is from January 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in October 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2001–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £419,000 is 23.2% above the 2008 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£305/sq ft) was about 62.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

48 High Street's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Jan 2022

Current Certificate

Jan 2012

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 9 January 2022

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 48 High Street, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

48 High Street 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£419,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£340,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

15 October 2008Most recent
£340,000
+51.1%over 7 years
1 March 2001
£225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 1DX: £205,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in MK45 1DX

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.

On co₂ emissions, 48 High Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,279

Street avg £3,084

Above

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly 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.

£410k

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1 Brunel Place, Flitwick

MK45 1GF

3 bed2 bath

£405k

1 Buttermere Close, Flitwick

MK45 1NG

3 bed

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1 Avon Rise, Flitwick

MK45 1SQ

3 bed2 bath

£391k

1 Buckingham Mews, Flitwick

MK45 1TB

3 bed1 bath

£373k

1 Beaumont Road, Flitwick

MK45 1AL

3 bed1 bath

£552k

1 Brunswick Gardens, Flitwick

MK45 1FS

3 bed2 bath

£683k

1 Arundel Close, Flitwick

MK45 1RR

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

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.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 1DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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