What kind of home is 21 Abbey Close, MK45 2SH?

21 Abbey Close, MK45 2SH is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 21 Abbey Close, MK45 2SH?

21 Abbey Close, MK45 2SH last sold for £505,000 in December 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 21 Abbey Close, MK45 2SH?

The current EPC rating for 21 Abbey Close, MK45 2SH is B with a score of 82 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Abbey Close, MK45 2SH?

21 Abbey Close, MK45 2SH has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Abbey Close, MK45 2SH use?

The latest EPC at 21 Abbey Close, MK45 2SH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 21 Abbey Close, MK45 2SH had any planning applications?

21 Abbey Close, MK45 2SH has 3 approved extension applications on file including single-storey extension and single-storey side extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 21 Abbey Close, MK45 2SH?

21 Abbey Close, MK45 2SH is in council tax band D.

Which area is 21 Abbey Close, MK45 2SH in?

21 Abbey Close, MK45 2SH sits in Ampthill, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

Is 21 Abbey Close, MK45 2SH in a safe area?

Police records around 21 Abbey Close, MK45 2SH 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 21 Abbey Close, MK45 2SH?

The closest primary school to 21 Abbey Close, MK45 2SH is Russell Lower School (458m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Redborne Upper School and Community College (762m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 21 Abbey Close, MK45 2SH?

The closest bus stop to 21 Abbey Close, MK45 2SH is Willow Way, 126m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Abbey Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2SH

EPC B3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 82

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 21 Abbey Close

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

21 Abbey Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Ampthill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2SH). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2024) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£434/sq ft) was about 90.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2024 for £505,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

21 Abbey Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

B82

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 October 2034

8 years remaining

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC BExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Abbey Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2SH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Abbey Close has an approved single-storey side extension on the planning record.

3 applications on record at 21 Abbey Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2SH

3decisions3extensions8nearby

Apr 2006
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Full: Single storey side extension to form garage.
Reference
MB/06/00318/FULL
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Garage ConversionJun 2014Decision
ExtensionMay 2007Decision

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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 21 Abbey Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£519,000

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Last sold (2024)

£505,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 December 2024Most recent
£505,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2SH: £370,000 (2025–1997).

Nearby sales in MK45 2SH

On the street

Versus other Abbey Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 21 Abbey Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,676

Street avg £2,150

Above

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 107 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Willow Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Russell Lower School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 2SH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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