What kind of home is 1 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

1 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 1 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX sell for?

1 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX last sold for £261,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

The current EPC rating for 1 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

1 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX use?

The latest EPC at 1 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

1 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX in?

1 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 1 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX 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 1 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

The closest primary school to 1 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX is Balliol Primary School (231m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kempston Academy (431m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

The closest bus stop to 1 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX is Deacon Avenue, 156m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Galloway Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7DX

Extendable

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Galloway Close

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

1 Galloway Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7DX). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£282/sq ft) was about 35.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2024 for £261,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas
Extension potentialPossible

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Galloway Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Galloway Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Galloway Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£280,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£261,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 August 2024Most recent
£261,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7DX: £290,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in MK42 7DX

On the street

Versus other Galloway Close homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Galloway Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,035

Street avg £2,696

On par

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 83 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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3 bed1 bath

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3 bed

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1 Countess Gardens, Kempston

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Basen Close, Kempston

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2 bed1 bath

£373k

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4 bed

£387k

1 Clover Way, Kempston

MK42 7FZ

4 bed

£404k

1 Baker Drive, Kempston

MK42 7GY

4 bed4 bath

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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Deacon Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Balliol Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 7DX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 7DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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