What kind of home is 5 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ?

5 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ is a mid-terrace house.

What did 5 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ sell for?

5 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ last sold for £325,000 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ is B with a score of 85 out of 100, lodged in July 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ?

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

What heating system does 5 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ use?

The latest EPC at 5 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 5 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ in?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ?

Police records around 5 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ 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.

What schools are near 5 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ?

The closest primary school to 5 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.

What is the nearest station to 5 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Birch Grove, MK45 2EJ is Primrose Cres, 73m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Birch Grove, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2EJ

EPC B

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 85

Overview

About 5 Birch Grove

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

5 Birch Grove is a mid-terrace house in Ampthill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft). The latest certificate (July 2018) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 97).

Today's modelled estimate of £376,000 is 15.7% above the 2018 sale price. Last sale on file: £325,000 in October 2018.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

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

EPC Rating

B85

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Birch Grove, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Birch Grove has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Current estimate

£376,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£325,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 October 2018Most recent
£325,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2EJ: £407,500 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in MK45 2EJ

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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.

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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.

5 Birch Grove is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£4,114

Street avg £4,462

Below

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Above

Years Held

8 years

Street avg 7 years

Above

Comparables

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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

2/mo

Steady 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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The full 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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