What type of property is 17 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

17 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 17 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

17 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 7DX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

17 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.

Where is 17 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX located?

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

How safe is the area around 17 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

Police records around 17 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX show an average of 424 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 17 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

The closest primary school to 17 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 17 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

The closest bus stop to 17 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX is Deacon Avenue, 156m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Galloway Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7DX

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 17 Galloway Close

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

17 Galloway Close is an end-of-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7DX). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 71 m² it's 17% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (86 m² median across 28 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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 January 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromD66toC70

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Galloway Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 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.

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

Current estimate

£240,000

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.

On floor area, 17 Galloway Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 69 (C)

On par

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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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.

£245k

1 Abbott Crescent, Kempston

MK42 7QJ

£234k

1 Basen Close, Kempston

MK42 7FG

2 bed1 bath

£234k

1 Carnell Close, Kempston

MK42 7HP

£272k

1 Bird Grove, Kempston

MK42 7NG

£277k

1 Chibnall Close, Kempston

MK42 7FL

£286k

1 Balliol Road, Kempston

MK42 7EP

£309k

1 Bruce Road, Kempston

MK42 7EU

3 bed1 bath

£185k

1 Camford Court, Kempston

MK42 7AH

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

424/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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