What kind of home is 1 Basen Close, MK42 7FG?

1 Basen Close, MK42 7FG is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 1 Basen Close, MK42 7FG sell for?

1 Basen Close, MK42 7FG last sold for £125,000 in June 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Basen Close, MK42 7FG?

The current EPC rating for 1 Basen Close, MK42 7FG is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Basen Close, MK42 7FG?

1 Basen Close, MK42 7FG has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 51% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 7FG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Basen Close, MK42 7FG use?

The latest EPC at 1 Basen Close, MK42 7FG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Basen Close, MK42 7FG?

1 Basen Close, MK42 7FG 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.

Which area is 1 Basen Close, MK42 7FG in?

1 Basen Close, MK42 7FG sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Basen Close, MK42 7FG?

Police records around 1 Basen Close, MK42 7FG 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.

What schools are near 1 Basen Close, MK42 7FG?

The closest primary school to 1 Basen Close, MK42 7FG is Kempston Rural Primary School (107m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kempston Academy (721m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Basen Close, MK42 7FG?

The closest bus stop to 1 Basen Close, MK42 7FG is Hebbes Close, 87m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Basen Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FG

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Basen Close

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

1 Basen Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7FG). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 93), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £226,000 sits 80.8% above the 2011 sale of £125,000. At 53 m² it sits well below the postcode median (96 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 15 years ago, in June 2011.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Basen Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromB85toC78

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Basen Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Basen 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.

Latest sale on 1 Basen Close was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£226,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£125,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 June 2011Most recent
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7FG: £420,000 (2018–2012).

Nearby sales in MK42 7FG

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On the street

Versus other Basen Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Basen Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,358

Street avg £2,266

Above

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 122 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly above

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 Camford Court, Kempston

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Bruce Road, Kempston

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3 bed1 bath

£326k

1 Chantry Road, Kempston

MK42 7QT

3 bed1 bath

£359k

1 Beech Walk, Kempston

MK42 7NX

3 bed

£134k

1 Chestnut Gardens, The Links, Kempston

MK42 7PT

1 bed1 bath

£393k

1 Countess Gardens, Kempston

MK42 7EG

3 bed1 bath

£373k

1 Crowsley Road, Kempston

MK42 7FN

4 bed

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

Hebbes Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Kempston Rural Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 7FG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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