2 Claridges Lane, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2HU
About 2 Claridges Lane
2 Claridges Lane is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Ampthill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2HU). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).
2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2003–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £680,000 is 17.2% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£431/sq ft) was about 88% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2021 at £580,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- StudyYes
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
Building
- Underfloor heatingYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 30 July 2029
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
2 Claridges Lane has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.
2 applications on record at 2 Claridges Lane, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2HU
- Feb 2017ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension, New roof to existing rear extension, glazed link walkway and new bay window to front elevation.
New Windows- Reference
- CB/16/05896/FULL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionJul 2022Decision
Unlock 2 Claridges Lane, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2HU's full planning history
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2003.
£680,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 18 years.
£580,000
Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 18 years.
Sales timeline
14 July 2021Most recent
£580,000
+100.0%over 18 years24 April 2003
£290,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2HU: £605,000 (2022–2019).
Nearby sales in MK45 2HU
1 Claridges Lane, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2HU
Sold Aug 2022
£600,000Greensleeves, Claridges Lane, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2HU
Sold Mar 2021
£605,00018 Claridges Lane, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2HU
Sold Nov 2020
£800,000The Red House, Claridges Lane, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2HU
Sold Sept 2020
£620,00021 Claridges Lane, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2HU
Sold Mar 2019
£445,000
Versus other Claridges Lane homes
2 Claridges Lane is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£4,640
Street avg £3,419
Floor Area
125 m²
Street avg 130 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.3 t/year
Street avg 4.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
46.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.6dB







