What type of property is 24 Cedar Close, MK45 2UD?

24 Cedar Close, MK45 2UD is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 24 Cedar Close, MK45 2UD?

24 Cedar Close, MK45 2UD last sold for £225,000 in December 2013, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £67,500 in December 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 24 Cedar Close, MK45 2UD appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 1996 and December 2013, 24 Cedar Close, MK45 2UD rose from £67,500 to £225,000, a change of £157,500. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 24 Cedar Close, MK45 2UD have?

The current EPC rating for 24 Cedar Close, MK45 2UD is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 24 Cedar Close, MK45 2UD?

24 Cedar Close, MK45 2UD has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 24 Cedar Close, MK45 2UD heated?

The latest EPC at 24 Cedar Close, MK45 2UD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 24 Cedar Close, MK45 2UD had any planning applications?

24 Cedar Close, MK45 2UD has council approval for single-storey side extension granted in October 2006 under ref. MB/06/01518/FULL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 24 Cedar Close, MK45 2UD?

24 Cedar Close, MK45 2UD is in council tax band D.

Where is 24 Cedar Close, MK45 2UD located?

24 Cedar Close, MK45 2UD sits in Ampthill, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 24 Cedar Close, MK45 2UD?

Police records around 24 Cedar Close, MK45 2UD show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 63% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 24 Cedar Close, MK45 2UD?

The closest primary school to 24 Cedar Close, MK45 2UD is Russell Lower School (285m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Alameda Middle School (671m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 24 Cedar Close, MK45 2UD?

The closest bus stop to 24 Cedar Close, MK45 2UD is Cedar Close, 65m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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24 Cedar Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2UD

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 24 Cedar Close

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

24 Cedar Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Ampthill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2UD). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1996–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £355,000 sits 57.8% above the 2013 sale of £225,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2006. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 87% of similar EPCs). Last sold in December 2013, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

Energy

Energy performance

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

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromD60toC70

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Cedar Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2UD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Cedar Close has an approved single-storey side extension on the planning record.

Oct 2006
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Full: Ground floor side extension.
Reference
MB/06/01518/FULL
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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.

24 Cedar Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£355,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£225,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

17 December 2013Most recent
£225,000
+7.7%over 7 years
14 May 2006
£209,000
+209.6%over 9 years
20 December 1996
£67,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2UD: £367,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in MK45 2UD

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On the street

Versus other Cedar Close homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

24 Cedar Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,689

Street avg £5,055

Strongly below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 63 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cedar Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Russell Lower School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 2UD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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