What type of property is 20 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ?

20 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ is a semi-detached house.

What did 20 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ sell for?

20 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ last sold for £355,000 in September 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in September 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ?

20 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 20 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ located?

20 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ sits in Ampthill, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

Is 20 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ 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 20 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ?

The closest primary school to 20 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ is Russell Lower School (739m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Redborne Upper School and Community College (660m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 20 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ?

The closest bus stop to 20 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ is Primrose Cres, 73m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Birch Grove, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2EJ

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

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Overview

About 20 Birch Grove

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

20 Birch Grove is a semi-detached house in Ampthill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft). The latest certificate (September 2018) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 96).

Today's modelled estimate of £404,000 is 13.8% above the 2018 sale price. Sold September 2018 for £355,000.

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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.

20 Birch Grove's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate

Sept 2018

EPC Rating

B84

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 September 2028

1 year remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Birch Grove, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Birch Grove has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 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.

Current estimate

£404,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£355,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 September 2018Most recent
£355,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2EJ: £415,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in MK45 2EJ

On the street

Versus other Birch Grove homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£4,494

Street avg £4,463

On par

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

On par

Years Held

8 years

Street avg 6 years

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.

£415k

1 Adams Close, Ampthill

MK45 2UB

3 bed2 bath

£391k

1 Cedar Close, Ampthill

MK45 2UD

2 bed

£390k

1 Abbey Lane, Ampthill

MK45 2FX

£380k

1 Burgess Court, Oliver Street, Ampthill

MK45 2FS

£368k

1 Arthur Street, Ampthill

MK45 2QG

3 bed1 bath

£495k

1 Brewery Lane, Ampthill

MK45 2NE

4 bed

£317k

1 Alameda Walk, Ampthill

MK45 2JX

2 bed

£562k

1 Brownshill, Maulden

MK45 2BT

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.

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Crime

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Primrose Cres — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Redborne Upper School and Community College. 10 schools nearby.

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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 2EJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 2EJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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