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2 Chestnut Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PU

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 2 Chestnut Close

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

2 Chestnut Close is a semi-detached house in Ampthill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2PU). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2003. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 72 m² it's 20% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (90 m² median across 7 EPCs).

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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(1 of 2)
Jul 2020

EPC Rating

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 July 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Feb 2009
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
20%63%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Chestnut Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Chestnut Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PU

1decisions1extensions8nearby
  1. Jul 2003
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Full: Demolition of existing garage and erection of two storey side extension and porch to front.

    Extension
    Reference
    MB/03/01011/FULL
    Full record in report

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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.

2 Chestnut Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£352,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2PU: £340,000 (2024–2017).

On the street

Versus other Chestnut Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 2 Chestnut Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 56 (D)

On par

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Chestnut Close

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£368k

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MK45 2FS

£390k

1 Abbey Lane, Ampthill

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£317k

1 Alameda Walk, Ampthill

MK45 2JX

2 bed
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1 Cedar Close, Ampthill

MK45 2UD

2 bed
£415k

1 Adams Close, Ampthill

MK45 2UB

3 bed2 bath
£286k

1 Baker Street, Ampthill

MK45 2QE

2 bed2 bath
£495k

1 Brewery Lane, Ampthill

MK45 2NE

4 bed
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

0.1 km

Wingfield Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Russell Lower School. 8 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 2PU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK45 2PU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 2PU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

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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