Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Dec 2023 £700,000 4.5% 0.5%
Aug 2018 £555,000 6.6% 4.5%
May 1995 £124,500 na na
Internal area
129 square metres (1,389 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £5,426 per square metre (£504 per square foot) in Dec 2023. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £5,557 per square metre (£516 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Dec 2023 £700,000 £5,426 £716,825 £5,557
Aug 2018 £555,000 £4,302 £658,753 £5,107
May 1995 £124,500 £965 £699,980 £5,426

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 129 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £716,825. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Ampthill are now selling for between £4,010 and £5,140 per square metre (£372 and £477 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 129 m², this implies a valuation between £517,000 and £663,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Council tax band
F
Plot size
389 square metres (4,187 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Planning applications
Planning ref:
July 2024 CB/24/01403/FULL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
4 Swaffield Close, Ampthill, Bedfordshire,
Description:
Replace conservatory roof with tiles, replace UPVC windows to north and east elevation of conservatory and replace windows with brick wall to south elevation of conservatory

Planning ref:
May 2020 CB/20/01051/FULL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
4 Swaffield Close, Ampthill, Bedford,
Description:
Affects Conservation Area: Front elevation: External material changes to existing dwelling change from brown windows and fascias to grey UPVC, replacement cladding to link and garage, application of render and Cedral cladding to main house and alterations to existing window opening sizes
EPC Inspections
Summary:
08 June 2023 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 7 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1983 to 1990
Area:
129 sqm (1,389 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 350 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

4 Swaffield Close is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £716,825.
  • Based on an internal area of 129 m² and recent prices in Ampthill, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £517,000 to £663,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 4 Swaffield Close last sold for £700,000 in December 2023.

HouseMetric shows 4 Swaffield Close as 129 m² (1,389 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 4 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is C, from an inspection dated 08 June 2023. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 4 Swaffield Close was in council tax band F. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

4 Swaffield Close is in postcode MK45 2HJ, in Ampthill. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Swaffield Close, MK45 2HJ or analysis of the Ampthill property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.