What type of property is 12 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ?

12 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 12 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ?

The current EPC rating for 12 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ?

12 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft). That makes it about 21% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 7EJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ?

12 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ is in council tax band C.

Where is 12 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ located?

12 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ?

Police records around 12 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ 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 12 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ?

The closest primary school to 12 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ is Balliol Primary School (328m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kempston Academy (767m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ is War Memorial, 136m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Campbell Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7EJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 12 Campbell Close

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

12 Campbell Close is a semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 73 m² it's 20.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (92 m² median across 9 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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Mar 2015

Low Energy Lighting

33%78%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2026from Jan 2022

EPC improved fromC72toD64

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Campbell Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Campbell 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.

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

Current estimate

£275,000

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 7EJ: £187,000 (2025–2000).

Nearby sales in MK42 7EJ

On the street

Versus other Campbell Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 12 Campbell Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly 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.

£277k

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1 Bird Grove, Kempston

MK42 7NG

£286k

1 Balliol Road, Kempston

MK42 7EP

£245k

1 Abbott Crescent, Kempston

MK42 7QJ

£309k

1 Bruce Road, Kempston

MK42 7EU

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£234k

1 Basen Close, Kempston

MK42 7FG

2 bed1 bath

£234k

1 Carnell Close, Kempston

MK42 7HP

£330k

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

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

War Memorial — 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 7EJ 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 7EJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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