What type of property is 9 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ?

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

What was the last sold price for 9 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ?

9 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ last sold for £119,995 in August 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £48,000 in December 1996, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 1996 and August 2002, 9 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ rose from £48,000 to £119,995, a change of £71,995. That works out to roughly +17.6% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ?

The current EPC rating for 9 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ?

9 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 9 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ?

9 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in September 2003. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 9 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ?

9 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ 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 9 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ located?

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

What is crime like near 9 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ?

Police records around 9 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ 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 9 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ?

The closest primary school to 9 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 9 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ?

The closest bus stop to 9 Campbell Close, MK42 7EJ is War Memorial, 136m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Campbell Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7EJ

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 9 Campbell Close

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

9 Campbell Close is a semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since August 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £297,000 sits 147.5% above the 2002 sale of £119,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£121/sq ft) was about 24.7% below the postcode norm. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2003.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Campbell Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Sept 2003
OutbuildingFull
In report
Erection of detached garage.
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
03/01686/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.

9 Campbell Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£297,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.6% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£119,995

Growth on file: 17.6% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

15 August 2002Most recent
£119,995
+150.0%over 5 years
20 December 1996
£48,000

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

Nearby sales in MK42 7EJ

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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.

9 Campbell Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,304

Street avg £2,151

Below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 94 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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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

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

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