When did 56a, High Street, MK45 1DX last change hands?

56a, High Street, MK45 1DX last sold for £50,000 in August 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £220,000 in February 2007, so prices have been falling over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 56a, High Street, MK45 1DX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2007 and August 2020, 56a, High Street, MK45 1DX fell from £220,000 to £50,000, a change of £170,000. That works out to roughly -10.4% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What planning history does 56a, High Street, MK45 1DX have?

56a, High Street, MK45 1DX has 3 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in June 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 56a, High Street, MK45 1DX?

56a, High Street, MK45 1DX is in council tax band E.

Where is 56a, High Street, MK45 1DX located?

56a, High Street, MK45 1DX sits in Flitwick, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

Is 56a, High Street, MK45 1DX in a safe area?

Police records around 56a, High Street, MK45 1DX show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 63% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 56a, High Street, MK45 1DX?

The closest primary school to 56a, 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 56a, High Street, MK45 1DX?

The closest bus stop to 56a, High Street, MK45 1DX is The Ridgeway, 23m away. The nearest bus option is Transport Interchange, 615m away.

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56a, High Street, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1DX

3 planning records

Council tax

Band E

Overview

About 56a

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56a is a property in Flitwick, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 1DX). It has council tax band E.

3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Across 2007–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at -10.4% per year. Most recent transfer: August 2020 at £50,000.

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Energy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 56a, High Street, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jun 2023
Conditions
In report
Discharge of Conditions 3,5 against planning permission CB/20/04209/FULL (Enlargement of garden amenity space and erection of outbuilding with (retrospective) fence surrounding enlarged garden.)
Retrospective
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
CB/23/01786/DOC
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May 2021
Amendment
In report
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/20/04209/FULL(Enlargement of garden amenity space and erection of outbuilding with (retrospective) fence surrounding enlarged garden). Amendment sought: reduction in width increase in depth and removal of window.
Retrospective
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
CB/21/01794/NMA
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What's in 56a, High Street, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1DX's planning history?

1 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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56a's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Last sold (2020)

£50,000

Growth on file: -10.4% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

5 August 2020Most recent
£50,000
-77.3%over 13 years
16 February 2007
£220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 1DX: £205,000 (2024–2022).

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Area

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Crime

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Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

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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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 1DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

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