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2 Claridges Lane, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2HU

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
125 m²
1345 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 2 Claridges Lane

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

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.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Underfloor heatingYes
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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.
Current Certificate
Jul 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
5.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 July 2029

2 years remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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

Planning history

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

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

2decisions2extensions17documents8nearby
  1. Feb 2017
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome 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
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 8 notable nearby
  • The 17 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2003.

Current estimate

£680,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£580,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 July 2021Most recent

    £580,000

    +100.0%over 18 years
  2. 24 April 2003

    £290,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2HU: £605,000 (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.

2 Claridges Lane is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,640

Street avg £3,419

Strongly above

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 130 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Claridges Lane

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

Larger development activity nearby

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One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
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.

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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Claridges Lane, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2HU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.