What type of property is 8 Avon Rise, MK45 1SQ?

8 Avon Rise, MK45 1SQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 8 Avon Rise, MK45 1SQ sell for?

8 Avon Rise, MK45 1SQ last sold for £204,995 in February 2007, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Avon Rise, MK45 1SQ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Avon Rise, MK45 1SQ is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Avon Rise, MK45 1SQ?

8 Avon Rise, MK45 1SQ has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Avon Rise, MK45 1SQ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Avon Rise, MK45 1SQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 8 Avon Rise, MK45 1SQ had any planning applications?

8 Avon Rise, MK45 1SQ has council approval for single-storey front extension granted in May 2003 under ref. MB/03/00446/FULL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Avon Rise, MK45 1SQ?

8 Avon Rise, MK45 1SQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Avon Rise, MK45 1SQ located?

8 Avon Rise, MK45 1SQ sits in Flitwick, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Avon Rise, MK45 1SQ?

Police records around 8 Avon Rise, MK45 1SQ 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 8 Avon Rise, MK45 1SQ?

The closest primary school to 8 Avon Rise, MK45 1SQ is Flitwick Lower School (431m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Woodland Middle School Academy (429m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Avon Rise, MK45 1SQ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Avon Rise, MK45 1SQ is Conway Drive, 198m away. The nearest bus option is Transport Interchange, 655m away.

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8 Avon Rise, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1SQ

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Avon Rise

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

8 Avon Rise is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Flitwick, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 1SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in February 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £345,000 sits 68.3% above the 2007 sale of £204,995. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2003. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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 2022

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromE42toD56

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Avon Rise, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1SQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Avon Rise has an approved single-storey front extension on the planning record.

Apr 2003
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Front of property
Full: Single storey front extension.
Reference
MB/03/00446/FULL
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What's in 8 Avon Rise, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1SQ's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

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

£345,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2007)

£204,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 February 2007Most recent
£204,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 1SQ: £362,500 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in MK45 1SQ

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On the street

Versus other Avon Rise homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Avon Rise is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,770

Street avg £3,617

Below

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Conway Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Woodland Middle School Academy. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 1SQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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