What type of property is 4 Countess Gardens, MK42 7EG?

4 Countess Gardens, MK42 7EG is a detached house.

What did 4 Countess Gardens, MK42 7EG sell for?

4 Countess Gardens, MK42 7EG last sold for £245,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £215,000 in August 2002, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Countess Gardens, MK42 7EG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2002 and March 2016, 4 Countess Gardens, MK42 7EG rose from £215,000 to £245,000, a change of £30,000. That works out to roughly +1% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Countess Gardens, MK42 7EG have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Countess Gardens, MK42 7EG is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Countess Gardens, MK42 7EG?

4 Countess Gardens, MK42 7EG has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft). That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 7EG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Countess Gardens, MK42 7EG heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Countess Gardens, MK42 7EG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Countess Gardens, MK42 7EG?

4 Countess Gardens, MK42 7EG is in council tax band E.

Where is 4 Countess Gardens, MK42 7EG located?

4 Countess Gardens, MK42 7EG sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 4 Countess Gardens, MK42 7EG?

Police records around 4 Countess Gardens, MK42 7EG 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 4 Countess Gardens, MK42 7EG?

The closest primary school to 4 Countess Gardens, MK42 7EG is Balliol Primary School (288m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kempston Academy (677m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Countess Gardens, MK42 7EG?

The closest bus stop to 4 Countess Gardens, MK42 7EG is King William Road, 77m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Countess Gardens, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7EG

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Countess Gardens

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

4 Countess Gardens is a detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7EG). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Across 2002–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £381,000 sits 55.5% above the 2016 sale of £245,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£211/sq ft) was about 98.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in March 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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Trends

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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)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromD68toC71

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Countess Gardens, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7EG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Countess Gardens has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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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.

4 Countess Gardens's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£381,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.0% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£245,000

Growth on file: 1.0% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

17 March 2016Most recent
£245,000
+14.0%over 13 years
14 August 2002
£215,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7EG: £200,000 (2019–2000).

Nearby sales in MK42 7EG

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Area

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

King William Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Balliol Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 7EG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 7EG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

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