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36a, Ampthill Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4DX

3 sales on record5 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
159 m²
1711 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 36a

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

36a is a four-bedroom detached house in Silsoe, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4DX). It has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (around 1711 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused, 1 pending. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. An active application for an extension is awaiting a decision. Across 2001–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£427/sq ft) was about 39% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2021 at £730,000. 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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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 3)
Aug 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 August 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromE45toC70
Main Fuel
OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows
SecondaryMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2021from Apr 2021
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 36a, Ampthill Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

5 applications on record at 36a, Ampthill Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4DX

4decisions2extensions40documents3nearby
Flagged:RetrospectiveDemolition
  1. May 2014
    Full
    Outcome in report

    Alterations to roof to create first floor bedrooms

    Reference
    CB/14/01254/FULL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. DemolitionDecision
  4. DemolitionDecision

+ 2 more applications in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
  • All 5 applications on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
  • The 40 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 grown by over 3x since 2001.

Current estimate

£752,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£730,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 June 2021Most recent

    £730,000

    +135.5%over 9 years

  2. 31 May 2012

    £310,000

    +63.2%over 11 years

  3. 22 March 2001

    £190,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 4DX: £767,500 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Ampthill Road homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 36a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,591

Street avg £3,762

Above

Floor Area

159 m²

Street avg 168 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 6.7 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 36a

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.
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1 Ampthill Road, Silsoe

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£507k

1 Ashby Drive, Barton Le Clay

MK45 4SA

4 bed
£375k

1 Apple Glebe, Barton Le Clay

MK45 4PJ

4 bed
£650k

1 Apple Tree Close, Silsoe

MK45 4SR

3 bed2 bath
£569k

1 Church Path, Clophill

MK45 4BP

3 bed2 bath
£446k

1 Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe

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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

Crime

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hawthorn Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Silsoe CofE VC Lower School. 4 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 4DX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK45 4DX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

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 36a, Ampthill Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4DX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.