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9 Basen Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FG
This 136 square metre property in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £435,000 in August 2018.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
136 m²
Council Tax
Band F
Property Features
Built 2012 Onwards
Private Garden
Rear
Fireplace
Working or decorative fireplace
En-suite Bathroom
Private bathroom attached to bedroom
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Study / Home Office
Dedicated workspace
Utility Room
Separate laundry and storage
Cloakroom
Downstairs WC
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C80
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Tenure
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
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£524,000
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Transaction history
+8.8%(3y)
£435,000Latest
Aug 2018£399,995
Nov 2015Source: HM Land Registry
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13 Basen Close Kempston Bedford MK42 7FG
Nov 2014
£482,000
22 Basen Close Kempston Bedford MK42 7FG
Nov 2013
£247,000
5 Basen Close Kempston Bedford MK42 7FG
Aug 2012
£420,000
7 Basen Close Kempston Bedford MK42 7FG
Mar 2012
£479,995
11 Basen Close Kempston Bedford MK42 7FG
Aug 2011
£309,495
1 Basen Close Kempston Bedford MK42 7FG
Jun 2011
£125,000
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House Price Index
Bedford+4.3%
103.8
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Basen Close
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 18 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£3,199/£2,161 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than all similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
8 years/14 years avg
ShorterLonger
Lowest among similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
80 (C)/84 (B) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 17% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
136 m²/117 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 72% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
2.7 t/year/1.8 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 17% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
7 rooms/4 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than all similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Kempston, Bedford
This property is located in Kempston, a locality within the town of Bedford, in the postal district MK 43.
Bedford is a market town in Bedfordshire, England. At the 2011 Census, the population was 106,940. Bedford is the county town of Bedfordshire and seat of the Borough of Bedford local government district. The town offers a range of residential options and local services within a historic setting. Residents benefit from the town’s status as a county town, which typically provides a concentration of administrative and civic facilities. The local area is part of the broader Bedfordshire region, known for its blend of rural surroundings and urban convenience. The postal district MK 43 places the locality within the Bedford postal area, indicating its integration into the town’s infrastructure and community life.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
53.2dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
44.2dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
10 months of data for Bedford
Total Crimes
65
Monthly Avg
7
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual24(37%)
Public Order11(17%)
Vehicle Crime7(11%)
Criminal Damage & Arson6(9%)
Burglary4(6%)
Other Theft4(6%)
Drugs3(5%)
Other Crime2(3%)
Weapons2(3%)
Bicycle Theft1(2%)
Robbery1(2%)
Recent Incidents
Drugs
Jan 2026On or near Kempston Road
Other Theft
Nov 2025On or near Conquest Road
Burglary
Nov 2025On or near Littledale Street
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Littledale Street
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Littledale Street
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Kempston Road
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
14 within 3kmP
Kempston Rural Primary School
107m
1 min
P
Balliol Primary School
875m
11 mins
P
Bedford Road Primary Academy
1.3km
16 mins
S
Kempston Academy
721m
9 mins
S
Daubeney Academy
2.1km
25 mins
S
Biddenham International School and Sports College
2.7km
33 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmHebbes Close
Bus Stop87m
1 min
Bury Cottages
Bus Stop124m
1 min
Burr Close
Bus Stop273m
3 mins
Burr Close
Bus Stop276m
3 mins
Hill Rise
Bus Stop335m
4 mins
Kempston Rural Primary School
Bus Stop345m
4 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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44 points of interest nearby
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