2 Chapel Lane, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2LN
About 2 Chapel Lane
2 Chapel Lane is a three-bedroom detached house in Ampthill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2LN). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.
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 2006–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£642/sq ft) was about 155.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 106 m² it's 19.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (131 m² median across 3 EPCs). Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £732,000.
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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
- Bathrooms2
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
- StudyYes
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
- Mar 2014ExtensionAmendmentIn report
Extension: Single storey
Non-Material Amendment: Amendment to planning permission CB/13/01510/FULL Demolition of side extension and pre-fab garage. Replace with single storey side extension, pitched roof to replace flat roof to rear extension and pitched roof over staircase. Change of fenestration design to kitchen opening onto garden. Removal of bi-fold doors and replace with patio doors and windows.
- Reference
- CB/14/01024/NMA
- Jun 2013DemolitionFullIn report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Demolition of side extension and pre-fab garage. Replace with single storey side extension, pitched roof to replace flat roof to rear extension and pitched roof over staircase.
Extension- Reference
- CB/13/01510/FULL
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 2 Chapel Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£724,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 16 years.
£732,000
Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
27 January 2023Most recent
£732,000
+192.8%over 10 years27 June 2012
£250,000
+1.4%over 5 years24 August 2006
£246,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2LN: £388,000 (2022–2014).
Everything we know about 2 Chapel Lane, 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
Versus other Chapel Lane homes
Price per m² for 2 Chapel Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£6,906
Street avg £3,624
Floor Area
106 m²
Street avg 127 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.8 t/year
Street avg 7.6 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
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Prince of Wales — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Alameda Middle School. 5 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
45.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.6dB