56 Cedar Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2UD
About 56 Cedar Close
56 Cedar Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Ampthill, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 2UD). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Across 2014–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£615/sq ft) was about 86.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £384,000 in December 2023.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenSouth-east-facing
- GarageSingle, Detached
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Underfloor heatingYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Hot water system changed
Wall insulation improved
Upgraded to gas central heating
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
56 Cedar Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 56 Cedar Close
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2014.
£392,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 10 years.
£384,000
Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 10 years.
Sales timeline
1 December 2023Most recent
£384,000
+104.8%over 9 years23 April 2014
£187,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2UD: £347,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in MK45 2UD
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£335,00098 Cedar Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2UD
Sold Mar 2025
£410,00021 Cedar Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2UD
Sold Feb 2024
£335,00042 Cedar Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2UD
Sold Mar 2023
£347,000
Everything we know about 56 Cedar Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby

Versus other Cedar Close homes
On price per m², 56 Cedar Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£6,621
Street avg £4,946
Floor Area
58 m²
Street avg 63 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.7dB