What type of property is 12a, Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

12a, Galloway Close, MK42 7DX is a detached house.

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

The current EPC rating for 12a, Galloway Close, MK42 7DX is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12a, Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

12a, Galloway Close, MK42 7DX has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 12a, Galloway Close, MK42 7DX heated?

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

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

The most recent planning decision at 12a, Galloway Close, MK42 7DX was a refusal for side extension (ref. 23/01235/FUL) in July 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is 12a, Galloway Close, MK42 7DX located?

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

How safe is the area around 12a, Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

Police records around 12a, 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.

Which schools serve 12a, Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

The closest primary school to 12a, 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 is the nearest station to 12a, Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

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

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12a, Galloway Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7DX

EPC B3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12a

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

12a is a detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7DX). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2023. The latest certificate (June 2023) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 94).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

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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.

12a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

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

A a side extension application was refused at 12a in 2023.

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

2decisions2extensions20documents1nearby

May 2023
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side of property
Single storey side extension
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
23/00698/FUL
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More recent applications — locked
RenovationApr 2024Decision
ExtensionJul 2023Decision

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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.

12a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£302,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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

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

CO₂ Emissions for 12a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

83 (B)

Street avg 69 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Area

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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

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FAQ

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