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18 Claridges Lane, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2HU

3 sales on record7 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
160 m²
1722 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 18 Claridges Lane

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

18 Claridges Lane is a three-bedroom detached house in Ampthill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2HU). It has a recorded floor area of 160 m² (around 1722 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2013) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The latest certificate is from January 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Period features are noted in the property record. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 160 m² the property is well over the postcode median (113 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 7 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. Across 1995–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £880,000 is 10% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£465/sq ft) was about 115.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2020 for £800,000.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • Previously extendedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

18 Claridges Lane's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Jan 2023

Current Certificate
Jan 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 11 January 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Claridges Lane, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

7 applications on record at 18 Claridges Lane, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2HU

7decisions4extensions8nearby
Flagged:DemolitionListed building
  1. Dec 2008
    OutbuildingFull
    Outcome in report

    Full: Erection of a detached garage with first floor storage area and external staircase to side elevation.

    Reference
    MB/08/01911/FULL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. OutbuildingDecision
  4. OutbuildingDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (7 on record)
  • All 7 applications on this property in full, plus 8 notable nearby
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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.

Latest sale on 18 Claridges Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£880,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.0% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£800,000

Growth on file: 9.0% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 November 2020Most recent

    £800,000

    +31.1%over 7 years

  2. 30 July 2013

    £610,000

    +585.4%over 18 years

  3. 10 July 1995

    £89,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2HU: £600,000 (2022–2019).

On the street

Versus other Claridges Lane homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 18 Claridges Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,000

Street avg £3,383

Strongly above

Floor Area

160 m²

Street avg 127 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Claridges Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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

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£764k

1 Albert Place, Ampthill

MK45 2RZ

4 bed2 bath
£368k

1 Arthur Street, Ampthill

MK45 2QG

3 bed1 bath
£577k

1 Andrews Close, Maulden

MK45 2EE

4 bed
£495k

1 Brewery Lane, Ampthill

MK45 2NE

4 bed
£391k

1 Cedar Close, Ampthill

MK45 2UD

2 bed
£317k

1 Alameda Walk, Ampthill

MK45 2JX

2 bed
£286k

1 Baker Street, Ampthill

MK45 2QE

2 bed2 bath
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

0.2 km

Alameda Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Alameda Middle School. 6 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 2HU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

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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