What kind of home is 1 Church Lane, MK45 5EL?

1 Church Lane, MK45 5EL is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 1 Church Lane, MK45 5EL sell for?

1 Church Lane, MK45 5EL last sold for £295,000 in July 2006, around 20 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £108,000 in January 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Church Lane, MK45 5EL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between January 1997 and July 2006, 1 Church Lane, MK45 5EL rose from £108,000 to £295,000, a change of £187,000. That works out to roughly +11.2% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Church Lane, MK45 5EL?

The current EPC rating for 1 Church Lane, MK45 5EL is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Church Lane, MK45 5EL?

1 Church Lane, MK45 5EL has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (1,313 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Church Lane, MK45 5EL use?

The latest EPC at 1 Church Lane, MK45 5EL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Church Lane, MK45 5EL?

1 Church Lane, MK45 5EL is in council tax band E.

Which area is 1 Church Lane, MK45 5EL in?

1 Church Lane, MK45 5EL sits in Flitton, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Church Lane, MK45 5EL?

Police records around 1 Church Lane, MK45 5EL 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.

What schools are near 1 Church Lane, MK45 5EL?

The closest primary school to 1 Church Lane, MK45 5EL is Greenfield CofE VC Lower School (1.2km), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Redborne Upper School and Community College (2.8km).

What transport links are near 1 Church Lane, MK45 5EL?

The closest bus stop to 1 Church Lane, MK45 5EL is Church, 140m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Church Lane, Flitton, Bedford, MK45 5EL

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

122 m²

1313 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Church Lane

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

1 Church Lane is a four-bedroom detached house in Flitton, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 5EL). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 4 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in July 2006. Across 1997–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £515,000 sits 74.6% above the 2006 sale of £295,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£225/sq ft) was about 21.1% below the postcode norm.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

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
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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 4)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2009from May 2009

EPC improved fromC69toD66

Low Energy Lighting

50%30%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2019from Jun 2009

Low Energy Lighting

30%58%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2025from Sept 2019

EPC improved fromD60toC72

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

58%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Church Lane, Flitton, Bedford, MK45 5EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Church Lane has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

4applications of note in the surrounding area

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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 at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£515,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.2% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£295,000

Growth on file: 11.2% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

2 July 2006Most recent
£295,000
+32.9%over 4 years
21 March 2002
£222,000
+105.6%over 5 years
17 January 1997
£108,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 5EL: £296,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in MK45 5EL

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On the street

Versus other Church Lane homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Church Lane outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,418

Street avg £3,427

Below

Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 145 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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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.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Church — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Greenfield CofE VC Lower School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK45 5EL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 5EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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