What type of property is 2a, Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ?

2a, Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ is a detached house.

What did 2a, Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ sell for?

2a, Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ last sold for £108,500 in April 2000, around 26 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2a, Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ have?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in December 2013. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2a, Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ?

2a, Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft). That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 7EJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2a, Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ heated?

The latest EPC at 2a, Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2a, Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ?

2a, Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ is in council tax band D.

Where is 2a, Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ located?

2a, Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2a, Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ?

Police records around 2a, 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 2a, Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ?

The closest primary school to 2a, 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 is the nearest station to 2a, Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ?

The closest bus stop to 2a, Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ is War Memorial, 136m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2a, Campbell Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7EJ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2013) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from December 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since April 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £364,000 sits 235.5% above the 2000 sale of £108,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£103/sq ft) was about 27.1% below the postcode norm.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Dec 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2013

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 11 December 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2013from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromC80toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%67%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Campbell Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a 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.

2a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£364,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2000)

£108,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 April 2000Most recent
£108,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7EJ: £187,000 (2025–1998).

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.

Price per m² for 2a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,107

Street avg £2,200

Strongly below

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

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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.

£362k

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£380k

1 Carding Way, Kempston

MK42 7JZ

£348k

1 Beech Walk, Kempston

MK42 7NX

3 bed

£396k

1 Countess Gardens, Kempston

MK42 7EG

3 bed1 bath

£330k

1 Chantry Road, Kempston

MK42 7QT

3 bed1 bath

£405k

1 Crowsley Road, Kempston

MK42 7FN

4 bed

£426k

1 Chantry Avenue, Kempston

MK42 7QX

4 bed2 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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