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13 Adams Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2UB

Extendable3 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
111 m²
1195 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 13 Adams Close

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

13 Adams Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ampthill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2UB). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2017) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). It has already been extended once and our model flags further extension potential, a sign of buyer flexibility.

3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). Across 2009–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£385/sq ft) was about 128.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2022 at £460,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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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)
Aug 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 August 2027

11 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2017from May 2009
EPC improved fromE41toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
30%69%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Adams Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2UB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Adams Close has 3 separate extension applications on the council record.

3 applications on record at 13 Adams Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2UB

3decisions3extensions13documents8nearby
  1. Jun 2011
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Erection of a single storey side extension.

    Reference
    CB/11/01463/FULL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 8 notable nearby
  • The 13 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2009.

Current estimate

£493,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£460,000

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 October 2022Most recent

    £460,000

    +16.5%over 5 years
  2. 24 October 2017

    £395,000

    +132.4%over 8 years
  3. 8 October 2009

    £170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2UB: £395,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Adams Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

13 Adams Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,144

Street avg £2,846

Strongly above

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 13 Adams 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

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
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.

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

Cedar Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Russell Lower School. 9 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 2UB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK45 2UB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 2UB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low
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60 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 13 Adams Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2UB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.