What type of property is 15 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

15 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX is a semi-detached house.

When did 15 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX last change hands?

15 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX last sold for £355,000 in January 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

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

How is 15 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

15 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX is in council tax band C.

Where is 15 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX located?

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

What is crime like near 15 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

Police records around 15 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 15 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

The closest primary school to 15 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 15 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

The closest bus stop to 15 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX is Deacon Avenue, 156m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Galloway Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7DX

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Galloway Close

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

15 Galloway Close is a semi-detached 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 C. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £280,000 is 21.1% below the 2025 sale of £355,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£383/sq ft) was about 84.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. It changed hands recently, sold January 2025 for £355,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs).

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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

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Galloway Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Galloway Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Latest sale on 15 Galloway Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£280,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£355,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 January 2025Most recent
£355,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7DX: £261,000 (2024–2022).

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 price per m², 15 Galloway Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,128

Street avg £2,612

Strongly above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 83 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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.

£264k

1 Bird Grove, Kempston

MK42 7NG

£259k

1 Balliol Road, Kempston

MK42 7EP

£313k

1 Bruce Road, Kempston

MK42 7EU

3 bed1 bath

£243k

1 Chibnall Close, Kempston

MK42 7FL

£326k

1 Chantry Road, Kempston

MK42 7QT

3 bed1 bath

£237k

1 Abbott Crescent, Kempston

MK42 7QJ

£337k

1 Brocklehurst Road, Kempston

MK42 7GE

£226k

1 Basen Close, Kempston

MK42 7FG

2 bed1 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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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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