What type of property is 21 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

21 Burr Close, MK42 7FF is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 21 Burr Close, MK42 7FF last change hands?

21 Burr Close, MK42 7FF last sold for £260,000 in August 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £202,999 in December 2010, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 21 Burr Close, MK42 7FF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2010 and August 2017, 21 Burr Close, MK42 7FF rose from £202,999 to £260,000, a change of £57,001. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 21 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

The current EPC rating for 21 Burr Close, MK42 7FF is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. It has dropped from a B recorded in November 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

21 Burr Close, MK42 7FF has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 7FF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Burr Close, MK42 7FF heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Burr Close, MK42 7FF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 21 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

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

Where is 21 Burr Close, MK42 7FF located?

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

How safe is the area around 21 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

Police records around 21 Burr Close, MK42 7FF 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 21 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

The closest primary school to 21 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 21 Burr Close, MK42 7FF?

The closest bus stop to 21 Burr Close, MK42 7FF is Burr Close, 65m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Burr Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FF

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 21 Burr Close

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

21 Burr Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7FF). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2010); 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 window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump.

At 68 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 76% of similar EPCs). Across 2010–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £312,000 is 20% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£355/sq ft) was about 47.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in August 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Nov 2010

EPC improved fromB84toC79

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

4%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Burr Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Burr Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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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

£312,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£260,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

2 August 2017Most recent
£260,000
+28.1%over 6 years
17 December 2010
£202,999

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7FF: £270,000 (2022–2021).

Nearby sales in MK42 7FF

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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.

Price per m² for 21 Burr Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,824

Street avg £2,731

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Crowsley Road, Kempston

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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

6/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

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