38, Rushbrook Close, MK45 2XE

38 Rushbrook Close is a 174 m² / 1,873 sq ft detached home in Ampthill. It sold for £295,000 in September 2003. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £600k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £701k to £901k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Sep 2003 £295,000 14.0% 12.3%
Sep 1997 £135,500 -1.3% -3.7%
Apr 1995 New build New £139,950 na na
Internal area
174 square metres (1,873 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £1,695 per square metre (£157 per square foot) in Sep 2003. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £3,447 per square metre (£320 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Sep 2003 £295,000 £1,695 £599,848 £3,447
Sep 1997 £135,500 £779 £579,396 £3,330
Apr 1995 £139,950 £804 £664,809 £3,821

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 174 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 £599,848. 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 £4,030 and £5,180 per square metre (£374 and £481 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 174 m², this implies a valuation between £701,000 and £901,000. 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
504 square metres (5,425 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Planning applications
Planning ref:
May 2021 CB/21/01069/FULL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
38 Rushbrook Close, Ampthill, Bedford,
Description:
Proposed erection of garden structure ancillary to main dwelling
Planning ref:
November 2009 CB/09/06212/FULL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
38 Rushbrook Close, Ampthill, Bedford,
Description:
Full: Single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory.
Planning ref:
September 2005 MB/05/01167/FULL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
38 Rushbrook Close, Ampthill,
Description:
Full: Removal of conservatory roof and continuation of garage tiled roof/brick side walling: variation of planning permission reference: 04/01369 dated 02/09/2004.
Planning ref:
September 2004 MB/04/01369/FULL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
38 Rushbrook Close, Ampthill,
Description:
Full: Part two storey, part single storey side extension and chimney to other side extension.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
12 September 2025 - energy performance certificate grade D
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 1991 to 1995
Area:
174 sqm (1,873 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

38 Rushbrook 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 £599,848.
  • Based on an internal area of 174 m² and recent prices in Ampthill, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £701,000 to £901,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 38 Rushbrook Close last sold for £295,000 in September 2003.

HouseMetric shows 38 Rushbrook Close as 174 m² (1,873 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 D, from an inspection dated 12 September 2025. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 38 Rushbrook Close was in council tax band F. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

38 Rushbrook Close is in postcode MK45 2XE, in Ampthill. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Rushbrook Close, MK45 2XE 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 2 July 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.