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12 Brook Lane, Flitton, Bedford, MK45 5EJ

EV charger3 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
157 m²
1690 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 12 Brook Lane

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

12 Brook Lane is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Flitton, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 5EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (around 1690 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The property has an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

At 157 m² the property is well over the postcode median (115 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, partial demolition and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2011–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£426/sq ft) was about 46.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2024 at £720,000.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • StudyYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road
  • OutbuildingsYes

Building

  • EV chargerYes
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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)
May 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Jul 2011
EPC improved fromE41toC72
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Permanent outbuildings

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Brook Lane, Flitton, Bedford, MK45 5EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

3 applications on record at 12 Brook Lane, Flitton, Bedford, MK45 5EJ

3decisions2extensions12documents4nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Dec 2002
    ConservatoryFull
    Outcome in report

    Full: Rear conservatory

    Extension
    Reference
    MB/02/01572/FULL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. RenovationDecision
  4. DemolitionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 4 notable nearby
  • The 12 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.

12 Brook Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£755,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£720,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 April 2024Most recent

    £720,000

    +80.0%over 12 years
  2. 4 November 2011

    £400,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 5EJ: £625,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Brook Lane homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Brook Lane is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,586

Street avg £3,867

On par

Floor Area

157 m²

Street avg 140 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Brook Lane

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

0.2 km

Church — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Greenfield CofE VC Lower School. 8 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 5EJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK45 5EJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 5EJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

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 12 Brook Lane, Flitton, Bedford, MK45 5EJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.