What kind of home is 12 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

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

When did 12 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX last change hands?

12 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX last sold for £235,000 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

The current EPC rating for 12 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2017 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

12 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 7DX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX use?

The latest EPC at 12 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 12 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX have?

The most recent planning decision at 12 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX was a refusal for an application (ref. 21/02110/AOC) in September 2021. Earlier filings include 3 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

12 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 12 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX in?

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

Is 12 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX in a safe area?

Police records around 12 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 12 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

The closest primary school to 12 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.

What transport links are near 12 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

The closest bus stop to 12 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX is Deacon Avenue, 156m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Galloway Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7DX

8 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Galloway Close

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

12 Galloway Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7DX). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in March 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

8 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 5 refused. Today's modelled estimate of £295,000 is 25.5% above the 2018 sale price. Last sale on file: £235,000 in October 2018.

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
CloakroomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Mar 2017

EPC improved fromE44toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Galloway Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 12 Galloway Close was refused — worth checking the council file.

8 applications on record at 12 Galloway Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7DX

8decisions2extensions38documents1nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Jan 2019
DemolitionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey
Demolition of flat roofed outhouse to side and new single storey rear extension to existing dwelling. Erection of detached dwelling to side
Extension
Documents
17 docs on file
Reference
18/02687/FUL
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ConditionsMar 2022Decision
ConditionsMar 2022Decision

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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.

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

Current estimate

£295,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£235,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 October 2018Most recent
£235,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7DX: £290,000 (2025–2023).

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.

EPC Rating for 12 Galloway Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,554

Street avg £2,733

Below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

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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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