What type of property is 16 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

16 Burr Close, MK42 7FF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

What was the last sold price for 16 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

16 Burr Close, MK42 7FF last sold for £277,500 in July 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £210,000 in June 2011, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Burr Close, MK42 7FF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2011 and July 2019, 16 Burr Close, MK42 7FF rose from £210,000 to £277,500, a change of £67,500. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

The current EPC rating for 16 Burr Close, MK42 7FF is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in January 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

16 Burr Close, MK42 7FF has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 7FF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Burr Close, MK42 7FF heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Burr Close, MK42 7FF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

16 Burr Close, MK42 7FF is in council tax band C.

Where is 16 Burr Close, MK42 7FF located?

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

How safe is the area around 16 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

Police records around 16 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 16 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

The closest primary school to 16 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 16 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

The closest bus stop to 16 Burr Close, MK42 7FF is Burr Close, 65m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Burr Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FF

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 16 Burr Close

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

16 Burr Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7FF). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (January 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). The home occupies a corner plot.

At 81 m² it's 19.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (101 m² median across 51 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 73% of similar EPCs). Across 2011–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £331,000 is 19.3% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£318/sq ft) was about 30.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2019 at £277,500.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road
Corner plotYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 February 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromB84toC78

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

4%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Burr Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 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.

Current estimate

£331,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£277,500

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

17 July 2019Most recent
£277,500
+32.1%over 8 years
23 June 2011
£210,000

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.

On habitable rooms, 16 Burr Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,426

Street avg £2,768

Strongly above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly 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.

£330k

1 Chantry Road, Kempston

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MK42 7NX

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1 Bruce Road, Kempston

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Countess Gardens, Kempston

MK42 7EG

3 bed1 bath

£405k

1 Crowsley Road, Kempston

MK42 7FN

4 bed

£426k

1 Chantry Avenue, Kempston

MK42 7QX

4 bed2 bath

£426k

1 Crouch Gardens, Kempston

MK42 7GZ

4 bed2 bath

£429k

1 Baker Drive, Kempston

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4 bed4 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

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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60 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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