What kind of home is 9 Basen Close, MK42 7FG?

9 Basen Close, MK42 7FG is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 9 Basen Close, MK42 7FG?

9 Basen Close, MK42 7FG last sold for £435,000 in August 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £399,995 in November 2015, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 9 Basen Close, MK42 7FG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2015 and August 2018, 9 Basen Close, MK42 7FG rose from £399,995 to £435,000, a change of £35,005. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Basen Close, MK42 7FG?

The current EPC rating for 9 Basen Close, MK42 7FG is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in August 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Basen Close, MK42 7FG?

9 Basen Close, MK42 7FG has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (1,464 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 35% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 7FG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Basen Close, MK42 7FG use?

The latest EPC at 9 Basen Close, MK42 7FG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 9 Basen Close, MK42 7FG have?

The most recent planning decision at 9 Basen Close, MK42 7FG was a refusal for a loft conversion (ref. 25/01770/LDP) in October 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Basen Close, MK42 7FG?

9 Basen Close, MK42 7FG is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 9 Basen Close, MK42 7FG in?

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

What is crime like near 9 Basen Close, MK42 7FG?

Police records around 9 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 9 Basen Close, MK42 7FG?

The closest primary school to 9 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 9 Basen Close, MK42 7FG?

The closest bus stop to 9 Basen Close, MK42 7FG is Hebbes Close, 87m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Basen Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FG

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

136 m²

1464 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Basen Close

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

9 Basen Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7FG). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

At 136 m² the property is well over the postcode median (91 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 2015–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £524,000 is 20.5% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£297/sq ft) was about 54.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. Sold August 2018 for £435,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

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 2025

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Aug 2011

EPC improved fromB81toC80

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

16%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Basen Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a loft conversion application was refused at 9 Basen Close in 2025.

Nov 2025
Loft ConversionFull
In report
Loft conversion with front and rear roof lights, front window and second floor side windows
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
25/02294/FUL
View planning record
Oct 2025
Loft ConversionOutline
In report
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Loft conversion)
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
25/01770/LDP
View planning 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.

9 Basen Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£524,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£435,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

9 August 2018Most recent
£435,000
+8.8%over 2 years
6 November 2015
£399,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7FG: £475,000 (2014–2012).

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.

9 Basen Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,199

Street avg £2,161

Strongly above

Floor Area

136 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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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 Clover Way, Kempston

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1 Crowsley Road, Kempston

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Area

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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

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