What type of property is 28 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

28 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 28 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX last change hands?

28 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX last sold for £250,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £45,000 in June 1995, so prices have been rising over 29 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 28 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 1995 and February 2024, 28 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX rose from £45,000 to £250,000, a change of £205,000. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 28 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX have?

The current EPC rating for 28 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 28 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

28 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 7DX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 28 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX heated?

The latest EPC at 28 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 28 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

28 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 28 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX located?

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

How safe is the area around 28 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

Police records around 28 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 28 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

The closest primary school to 28 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 28 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX?

The closest bus stop to 28 Galloway Close, MK42 7DX is Deacon Avenue, 156m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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28 Galloway Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7DX

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 28 Galloway Close

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

28 Galloway Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7DX). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in February 2011 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 Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£332/sq ft) was about 51.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 70 m² it's 18.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (86 m² median across 28 EPCs). Most recent transfer: February 2024 at £250,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Feb 2011

EPC improved fromD62toC71

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Glazing

Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Galloway Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 28 Galloway Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7DX

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Mar 2024
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
One and two storey rear extensions, front porch and external alterations.
Extension
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
24/00676/FUL
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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.

28 Galloway Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£264,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£250,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

26 February 2024Most recent
£250,000
+455.6%over 28 years
18 June 1995
£45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7DX: £290,000 (2025–2022).

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.

28 Galloway Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£3,571

Street avg £2,655

Strongly above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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Common questions

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