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21 Claridges Lane, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2HU

Extendable1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
207 m²
2228 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 21 Claridges Lane

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

21 Claridges Lane is a four-bedroom detached house in Ampthill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2HU). It has a recorded floor area of 207 m² (around 2228 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 207 m² the property is well over the postcode median (113 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2020. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £646,000 is 45.2% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£200/sq ft) was about 22.8% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: March 2019 at £445,000.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenWrap around
  • GarageDouble

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

21 Claridges Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate
Nov 2018

EPC Rating

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 November 2028

2 years remaining
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Claridges Lane, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 21 Claridges Lane, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2HU

1decisions1extensions14documents8nearby
  1. Jan 2020
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Front of property

    Proposed two storey extension with addition of rear facing dormer window and single storey front extension

    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    CB/19/03278/FULL
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 8 notable nearby
  • The 14 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

21 Claridges Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£646,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£445,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 March 2019Most recent

    £445,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2HU: £605,000 (2022–2020).

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.

On co₂ emissions, 21 Claridges Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,150

Street avg £3,668

Below

Floor Area

207 m²

Street avg 122 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.4 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 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.
£577k

1 Andrews Close, Maulden

MK45 2EE

4 bed
£764k

1 Albert Place, Ampthill

MK45 2RZ

4 bed2 bath
£495k

1 Brewery Lane, Ampthill

MK45 2NE

4 bed
£415k

1 Adams Close, Ampthill

MK45 2UB

3 bed2 bath
£368k

1 Arthur Street, Ampthill

MK45 2QG

3 bed1 bath
£600k

1 Brightmans Drive, Maulden

MK45 2HL

6 bed
£391k

1 Cedar Close, Ampthill

MK45 2UD

2 bed
£650k

1 Barkers Close, Ampthill

MK45 2RX

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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