What kind of home is 3 Basen Close, MK42 7FG?

3 Basen Close, MK42 7FG is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 3 Basen Close, MK42 7FG sell for?

3 Basen Close, MK42 7FG last sold for £142,995 in May 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Basen Close, MK42 7FG?

The current EPC rating for 3 Basen Close, MK42 7FG is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Basen Close, MK42 7FG?

3 Basen Close, MK42 7FG has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 53% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 7FG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Basen Close, MK42 7FG use?

The latest EPC at 3 Basen Close, MK42 7FG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Basen Close, MK42 7FG?

3 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 3 Basen Close, MK42 7FG in?

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

How safe is the area around 3 Basen Close, MK42 7FG?

Police records around 3 Basen Close, MK42 7FG 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 3 Basen Close, MK42 7FG?

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Basen Close, MK42 7FG?

The closest bus stop to 3 Basen Close, MK42 7FG is Hebbes Close, 87m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Basen Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 Basen Close

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

3 Basen Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7FG). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 77), 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 push it to B (score 91).

It hasn't traded since May 2011, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £234,000 sits 63.6% above the 2011 sale of £142,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£260/sq ft) was about 33.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 51 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).

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

ParkingAllocated

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 June 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromB84toC77

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Basen Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Basen 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.

3 Basen Close valuation runs notably under the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£234,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£142,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

31 May 2011Most recent
£142,995

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

Nearby sales in MK42 7FG

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 3 Basen Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,804

Street avg £2,210

Strongly above

Floor Area

51 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

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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.

£234k

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MK42 7FG

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Dennis Road, Kempston

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2 bed

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1 Bruce Road, Kempston

MK42 7EU

3 bed1 bath

£330k

1 Chantry Road, Kempston

MK42 7QT

3 bed1 bath

£348k

1 Beech Walk, Kempston

MK42 7NX

3 bed

£139k

1 Chestnut Gardens, The Links, Kempston

MK42 7PT

1 bed1 bath

£396k

1 Countess Gardens, Kempston

MK42 7EG

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

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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