What was the last sold price for 3 Colston Rise, MK45 2GN?

3 Colston Rise, MK45 2GN last sold for £245,000 in October 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Colston Rise, MK45 2GN have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Colston Rise, MK45 2GN is B with a score of 82 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Colston Rise, MK45 2GN?

3 Colston Rise, MK45 2GN has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 2GN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Colston Rise, MK45 2GN use?

The latest EPC at 3 Colston Rise, MK45 2GN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Colston Rise, MK45 2GN?

3 Colston Rise, MK45 2GN is in council tax band C.

Which area is 3 Colston Rise, MK45 2GN in?

3 Colston Rise, MK45 2GN sits in Ampthill, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Colston Rise, MK45 2GN?

Police records around 3 Colston Rise, MK45 2GN 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 3 Colston Rise, MK45 2GN?

The closest primary school to 3 Colston Rise, MK45 2GN is Russell Lower School (723m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Alameda Middle School (975m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Colston Rise, MK45 2GN?

The closest bus stop to 3 Colston Rise, MK45 2GN is Duck Riddy, 53m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Colston Rise, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2GN

EPC B

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 82

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Colston Rise

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

3 Colston Rise is a two-bedroom property in Ampthill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2GN). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band C. At 68 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (68–138 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2026) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 2 certificates since September 2015. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 68 m² it sits well below the postcode median (106 m² across 25 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in October 2015. Today's modelled estimate of £287,000 is 17.1% above the 2015 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

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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.

3 Colston Rise's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

B82

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 July 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Colston Rise, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2GN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Colston Rise 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

£287,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£245,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 October 2015Most recent
£245,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2GN: £415,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in MK45 2GN

On the street

Versus other Colston Rise homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 3 Colston Rise runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,603

Street avg £4,052

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Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Strongly 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.

£286k

1 Baker Street, Ampthill

MK45 2QE

2 bed2 bath

£317k

1 Alameda Walk, Ampthill

MK45 2JX

2 bed

£391k

1 Cedar Close, Ampthill

MK45 2UD

2 bed

£250k

1 Cedars Courtyard, Dunstable Street, Ampthill

MK45 2JW

1 bed

£368k

1 Arthur Street, Ampthill

MK45 2QG

3 bed1 bath

£415k

1 Adams Close, Ampthill

MK45 2UB

3 bed2 bath

£495k

1 Brewery Lane, Ampthill

MK45 2NE

4 bed

£577k

1 Andrews Close, Maulden

MK45 2EE

4 bed

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.

Full Bedford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Duck Riddy — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Russell Lower School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK45 2GN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 2GN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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