What type of property is 12 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

12 Burr Close, MK42 7FF is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

12 Burr Close, MK42 7FF last sold for £305,000 in November 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £239,995 in December 2011, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 12 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

Across 2 sales between December 2011 and November 2018, 12 Burr Close, MK42 7FF rose from £239,995 to £305,000, a change of £65,005. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

The current EPC rating for 12 Burr Close, MK42 7FF is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in June 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

12 Burr Close, MK42 7FF has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (1,141 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Burr Close, MK42 7FF heated?

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

What council tax band is 12 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

12 Burr Close, MK42 7FF is in council tax band D.

Where is 12 Burr Close, MK42 7FF located?

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

Is 12 Burr Close, MK42 7FF in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Burr Close, MK42 7FF 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 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

The closest primary school to 12 Burr Close, MK42 7FF is Kempston Rural Primary School (372m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kempston Academy (488m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 12 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

The closest bus stop to 12 Burr Close, MK42 7FF is Burr Close, 65m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Burr Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FF

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

106 m²

1141 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 12 Burr Close

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

12 Burr Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7FF). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 73% of similar EPCs). Across 2011–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £373,000 is 22.3% above the 2018 sale price. Sold November 2018 for £305,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

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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 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromB82toC80

Low Energy Lighting

5%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

12 Burr 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 Burr Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£373,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£305,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

1 November 2018Most recent
£305,000
+27.1%over 6 years
16 December 2011
£239,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7FF: £320,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in MK42 7FF

On the street

Versus other Burr Close homes

Four headline reads against 50 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Burr Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,877

Street avg £2,783

Above

Floor Area

106 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

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.

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1 Baker Drive, Kempston

MK42 7GY

4 bed4 bath

£447k

1 Clover Way, Kempston

MK42 7FZ

4 bed

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1 Countess Gardens, Kempston

MK42 7EG

3 bed1 bath

£348k

1 Beech Walk, Kempston

MK42 7NX

3 bed

£330k

1 Chantry Road, Kempston

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3 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Burr Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Kempston Rural Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 7FF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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