What type of property is 1 Albert Place, MK45 2RZ?

1 Albert Place, MK45 2RZ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Albert Place, MK45 2RZ last change hands?

1 Albert Place, MK45 2RZ last sold for £735,000 in January 2025, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £287,500 in January 2002, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Albert Place, MK45 2RZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2002 and January 2025, 1 Albert Place, MK45 2RZ rose from £287,500 to £735,000, a change of £447,500. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Albert Place, MK45 2RZ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Albert Place, MK45 2RZ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Albert Place, MK45 2RZ?

1 Albert Place, MK45 2RZ has a recorded floor area of 201 m² (2,164 sq ft), around 50 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 28% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 2RZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Albert Place, MK45 2RZ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Albert Place, MK45 2RZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Albert Place, MK45 2RZ?

1 Albert Place, MK45 2RZ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Albert Place, MK45 2RZ located?

1 Albert Place, MK45 2RZ sits in Ampthill, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Albert Place, MK45 2RZ?

Police records around 1 Albert Place, MK45 2RZ 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.

Which schools serve 1 Albert Place, MK45 2RZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Albert Place, MK45 2RZ is The Firs Lower School (530m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Redborne Upper School and Community College (362m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Albert Place, MK45 2RZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Albert Place, MK45 2RZ is Grange Road, 133m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Albert Place, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RZ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

201 m²

2164 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Albert Place

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

1 Albert Place is a four-bedroom detached house in Ampthill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 201 m² (around 2164 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 74). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Sold January 2025 for £735,000.

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

GarageDouble

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 October 2034

8 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Albert Place, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Albert Place has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Latest sale on 1 Albert Place was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£764,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£735,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

28 January 2025Most recent
£735,000
+155.7%over 22 years
31 January 2002
£287,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2RZ: £407,500 (2015–1998).

Nearby sales in MK45 2RZ

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Area

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Crime

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Grange Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Redborne Upper School and Community College. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK45 2RZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 2RZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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