What kind of home is 1 Baker Street, MK45 2QE?

1 Baker Street, MK45 2QE is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 Baker Street, MK45 2QE last change hands?

1 Baker Street, MK45 2QE last sold for £270,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £40,000 in March 1997, so prices have been rising over 28 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Baker Street, MK45 2QE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1997 and November 2024, 1 Baker Street, MK45 2QE rose from £40,000 to £270,000, a change of £230,000. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Baker Street, MK45 2QE have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Baker Street, MK45 2QE is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Baker Street, MK45 2QE?

1 Baker Street, MK45 2QE has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 2QE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Baker Street, MK45 2QE use?

The latest EPC at 1 Baker Street, MK45 2QE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Baker Street, MK45 2QE?

1 Baker Street, MK45 2QE is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Baker Street, MK45 2QE in?

1 Baker Street, MK45 2QE sits in Ampthill, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

Is 1 Baker Street, MK45 2QE in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Baker Street, MK45 2QE show an average of 181 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Baker Street, MK45 2QE?

The closest primary school to 1 Baker Street, MK45 2QE is Russell Lower School (196m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Alameda Middle School (408m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Baker Street, MK45 2QE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Baker Street, MK45 2QE is Alameda Walk, 105m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Baker Street, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2QE

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Baker Street

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

1 Baker Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Ampthill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2QE). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include outbuildings. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£440/sq ft) was about 77.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £270,000 in November 2024.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes
OutbuildingsYes

Building

Period featuresYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 November 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Jul 2013

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Nov 2023from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromE54toD64

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

0%63%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) wallsPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Baker Street, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2QE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Baker Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 1 Baker Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£286,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£270,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

28 November 2024Most recent
£270,000
+575.0%over 27 years
27 March 1997
£40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2QE: £280,500 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in MK45 2QE

On the street

Versus other Baker Street homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Baker Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,737

Street avg £3,982

Strongly above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 bed

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1 Arthur Street, Ampthill

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£415k

1 Adams Close, Ampthill

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3 bed2 bath

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4 bed

£577k

1 Andrews Close, Maulden

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1 Albert Place, Ampthill

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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

Alameda Walk — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Russell Lower School. 8 schools nearby.

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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 2QE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 2QE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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