What kind of home is 15 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

15 Burr Close, MK42 7FF is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 15 Burr Close, MK42 7FF last change hands?

15 Burr Close, MK42 7FF last sold for £154,995 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in August 2011, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 15 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

Across 2 sales between August 2011 and March 2016, 15 Burr Close, MK42 7FF rose from £125,000 to £154,995, a change of £29,995. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

The current EPC rating for 15 Burr Close, MK42 7FF is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

15 Burr Close, MK42 7FF has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 53% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 7FF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Burr Close, MK42 7FF use?

The latest EPC at 15 Burr Close, MK42 7FF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

15 Burr Close, MK42 7FF is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 15 Burr Close, MK42 7FF in?

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

Is 15 Burr Close, MK42 7FF in a safe area?

Police records around 15 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.

What schools are near 15 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

The closest primary school to 15 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.

What transport links are near 15 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

The closest bus stop to 15 Burr Close, MK42 7FF is Burr Close, 65m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Burr Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FF

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 15 Burr Close

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

15 Burr Close is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7FF). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band A. At 47 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (47–195 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

At 47 m² it sits well below the postcode median (101 m² across 51 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 73% of similar EPCs). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 2011–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £184,000 is 18.7% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£306/sq ft) was about 27.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (March 2016).

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

15 Burr Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2021

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 May 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Jun 2011

Low Energy Lighting

3%100%

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Burr Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Burr Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

15 Burr Close valuation runs notably under the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£184,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£154,995

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2016Most recent
£154,995
+24.0%over 4 years
25 August 2011
£125,000

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

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Comparables

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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

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70 dB

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FAQ

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