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3 Colston Rise, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2GN

EPC B
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
71 m²
764 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 84
Council tax
Band C
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 71 m² (around 764 sq ft) and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2015) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. At 71 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 26 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 70–138 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the top.

At 71 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 £295,000 is 20.4% above the 2015 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Sept 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
B84
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.1 t/year
Occupancy
—
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.

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

£295,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£245,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 October 2015Most recent

    £245,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2GN: £435,000 (2025–2024).

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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 epc rating, 3 Colston Rise stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,451

Street avg £3,898

Below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 71 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

11 years

Street avg 7 years

Above
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£299k

1 Baker Street, Ampthill

MK45 2QE

2 bed2 bath
£309k

1 Alameda Walk, Ampthill

MK45 2JX

2 bed
£392k

1 Cedar Close, Ampthill

MK45 2UD

2 bed
£250k

1 Cedars Courtyard, Dunstable Street, Ampthill

MK45 2JW

1 bed
£383k

1 Arthur Street, Ampthill

MK45 2QG

3 bed1 bath
£422k

1 Adams Close, Ampthill

MK45 2UB

3 bed2 bath
£485k

1 Brewery Lane, Ampthill

MK45 2NE

4 bed
£541k

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

2/mo

Steady 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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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 2GN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK45 2GN

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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