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56 Cedar Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2UD

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
58 m²
624 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 56 Cedar Close

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

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 79.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £384,000 in December 2023.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-east-facing
  • GarageSingle, Detached
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Underfloor heatingYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 56 Cedar Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Apr 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 April 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Dec 2013
EPC improved fromF29toG5
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Apr 2023from Jun 2014
EPC improved fromG5toD66
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 56 Cedar Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2UD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

56 Cedar Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

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 2014.

Current estimate

£401,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 10 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£384,000

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 December 2023Most recent

    £384,000

    +104.8%over 9 years

  2. 23 April 2014

    £187,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 2UD: £367,000 (2026–2024).

On the street

Versus other Cedar Close homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 56 Cedar Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,621

Street avg £5,033

Strongly above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 56 Cedar 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£391k

1 Cedar Close, Ampthill

MK45 2UD

2 bed
£317k

1 Alameda Walk, Ampthill

MK45 2JX

2 bed
£286k

1 Baker Street, Ampthill

MK45 2QE

2 bed2 bath
£415k

1 Adams Close, Ampthill

MK45 2UB

3 bed2 bath
£368k

1 Arthur Street, Ampthill

MK45 2QG

3 bed1 bath
£250k

1 Cedars Courtyard, Dunstable Street, Ampthill

MK45 2JW

1 bed
£495k

1 Brewery Lane, Ampthill

MK45 2NE

4 bed
£577k

1 Andrews Close, Maulden

MK45 2EE

4 bed
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.
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

Cedar Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 2UD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK45 2UD

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 56 Cedar Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2UD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.