5 Alpha Court, High Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7BX
About 5 Alpha Court
5 Alpha Court is a detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7BX). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 45 m² this is the 4th smallest of 5 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–48 m². On EPC score it ranks last in the building (72 versus a best of 76).
Held since June 1998 — that's 28 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1995–1998, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £117,000 sits 225% above the 1998 sale of £36,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£74/sq ft) was about 59.5% below the postcode norm.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
5 Alpha Court has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
1applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 5 Alpha Court
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 5 Alpha Court was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£117,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.9% per year over 3 years.
£36,000
Growth on file: 1.9% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
30 June 1998Most recent
£36,000
+5.9%over 3 years25 May 1995
£34,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7BX: £107,500 (2024–2009).
Nearby sales in MK42 7BX
6 Alpha Court, High Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7BX
Sold Dec 2024
£107,5001 Alpha Court, High Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7BX
Sold Sept 2016
£120,0002 Alpha Court, High Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7BX
Sold May 2006
£92,5003 Alpha Court, High Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7BX
Sold Apr 2006
£91,0004 Alpha Court, High Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7BX
Sold Sept 2005
£90,000
Everything we know about 5 Alpha Court, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other High Street homes
5 Alpha Court is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£800
Street avg £2,466
Floor Area
45 m²
Street avg 42 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 1.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
War Memorial — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Bedford Road Primary Academy. 19 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.7dB