What kind of home is 16 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

16 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 16 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

The current EPC rating for 16 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a C recorded in February 2025. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

16 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 7DX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX use?

The latest EPC at 16 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

16 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 16 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX in?

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

Is 16 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX in a safe area?

Police records around 16 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 16 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

The closest primary school to 16 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 16 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

The closest bus stop to 16 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX is Deacon Avenue, 156m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Galloway Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7DX

EPC B

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 16 Galloway Close

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

16 Galloway Close is a mid-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7DX). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2025) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in February 2025 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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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.

16 Galloway Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

B84

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Feb 2025

EPC improved fromC72toB82

Low Energy Lighting

100%78%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (45 kWp) installed

Sept 2025from Jun 2025

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Galloway Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 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.

16 Galloway Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£241,000

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

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

EPC Rating for 16 Galloway Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

84 (B)

Street avg 69 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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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1 Abbott Crescent, Kempston

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1 Basen Close, Kempston

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1 Balliol Road, Kempston

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1 Bird Grove, Kempston

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1 Carnell Close, Kempston

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£313k

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1 Chantry Road, Kempston

MK42 7QT

3 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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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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