What kind of home is 21 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ?

21 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 21 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ sell for?

21 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ last sold for £415,000 in December 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £357,500 in September 2018. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 21 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between September 2018 and December 2024, 21 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ rose from £357,500 to £415,000, a change of £57,500. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 21 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ have?

The current EPC rating for 21 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in August 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ?

21 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ use?

The latest EPC at 21 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 21 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ?

21 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in December 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 21 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ in?

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

What is crime like near 21 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ?

Police records around 21 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.

What schools are near 21 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ?

The closest primary school to 21 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 21 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ?

The closest bus stop to 21 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ is Primrose Cres, 73m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Birch Grove, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2EJ

EPC B3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

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Overview

About 21 Birch Grove

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

21 Birch Grove is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Ampthill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft). The latest certificate (August 2018) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 96).

One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2020. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2018–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£465/sq ft) was about 15.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2024 at £415,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
ParkingOff road

Building

ConciergeYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate

Aug 2018

EPC Rating

B84

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 August 2028

1 year remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Birch Grove, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 21 Birch Grove, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2EJ

1decisions1extensions4documents8nearby

Dec 2020
Loft ConversionOutline
Outcome in report
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Converting existing loft space into a habitual living area with 5 rooflight window openings to be created at the front
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
CB/20/04560/LDCP
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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 Birch Grove saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£429,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£415,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

18 December 2024Most recent
£415,000
+1.8%over 3 years
24 June 2021
£407,500
+14.0%over 2 years
25 September 2018
£357,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2EJ: £420,000 (2025–2021).

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 for 21 Birch Grove runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,000

Street avg £4,439

Strongly above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Below

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 7 years

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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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

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70 dB

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