5 Briar Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2LH
About 5 Briar Close
5 Briar Close is a three-bedroom property in Ampthill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2LH). It has council tax band D. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a corner plot.
It hasn't traded since November 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.7% per year.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageDouble
- Corner plotYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
No EPC on record
This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.
Planning history
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
- Jan 2025RenovationFullIn report
Pitched roofs to replace flat garage/porch roof
- Documents
- 8 docs on file
- Reference
- CB/24/03502/FULL
- May 2024DemolitionFullIn report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing extension
Extension- Documents
- 7 docs on file
- Reference
- CB/24/00871/FULL
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 5 Briar Close
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.
£250,000
Growth on file: 10.7% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
9 November 2007Most recent
£250,000
+133.6%over 8 years27 June 1999
£107,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2LH: £395,000 (2024–2017).
Nearby sales in MK45 2LH
8 Briar Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2LH
Sold Sept 2024
£465,0004 Briar Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2LH
Sold Apr 2022
£395,00010 Briar Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2LH
Sold Aug 2020
£375,00014 Briar Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2LH
Sold Jul 2018
£487,5006 Briar Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2LH
Sold Nov 2014
£290,000
Everything we know about 5 Briar Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
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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
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Alameda Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Alameda Middle School. 8 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.9dB