What type of property is 1 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL?

1 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 1 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL?

The current EPC rating for 1 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL?

1 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL heated?

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

What council tax band is 1 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL?

1 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL located?

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

Is 1 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL 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.

Which schools serve 1 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL?

The closest primary school to 1 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL is Kempston Rural Primary School (291m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kempston Academy (536m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL?

The closest bus stop to 1 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL is Burr Close, 169m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Chibnall Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Chibnall Close

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

1 Chibnall Close is a semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7FL). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 August 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromB83toC79

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

1 Chibnall 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.

1 Chibnall Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£277,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7FL: £321,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in MK42 7FL

On the street

Versus other Chibnall Close homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

79 (C)

Street avg 80 (C)

On par

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 102 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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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.

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3 bed1 bath

£245k

1 Abbott Crescent, Kempston

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£234k

1 Basen Close, Kempston

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£234k

1 Carnell Close, Kempston

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£330k

1 Chantry Road, Kempston

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3 bed1 bath

£348k

1 Beech Walk, Kempston

MK42 7NX

3 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

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Burr Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Kempston Rural Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 7FL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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