What was the last sold price for 132 High Street, MK42 7BN?

132 High Street, MK42 7BN last sold for £408,500 in November 2007, around 19 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £120,000 in June 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 132 High Street, MK42 7BN appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 1996 and November 2007, 132 High Street, MK42 7BN rose from £120,000 to £408,500, a change of £288,500. That works out to roughly +11.3% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 132 High Street, MK42 7BN?

132 High Street, MK42 7BN is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 132 High Street, MK42 7BN in?

132 High Street, MK42 7BN sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 132 High Street, MK42 7BN?

Police records around 132 High Street, MK42 7BN show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 132 High Street, MK42 7BN?

The closest primary school to 132 High Street, MK42 7BN is Balliol Primary School (385m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kempston Academy (528m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 132 High Street, MK42 7BN?

The closest bus stop to 132 High Street, MK42 7BN is Lodge Avenue, 122m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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132 High Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7BN

3 sales on record

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 132 High Street

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132 High Street is a four-bedroom property in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7BN). It has council tax band F.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in November 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1996–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.3% per year.

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Energy performance

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Planning history

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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 1996.

Last sold (2007)

£408,500

Growth on file: 11.3% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

30 November 2007Most recent
£408,500
+44.9%over 5 years
2 May 2002
£282,000
+135.0%over 5 years
19 June 1996
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7BN: £180,000 (2025–2022).

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Area

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Crime

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Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

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Lodge Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Balliol Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 7BN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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