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23 Chibnall Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FL

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
93 m²
1001 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
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Overview

About 23 Chibnall Close

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

23 Chibnall Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7FL). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft). The latest certificate (May 2013) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The latest certificate is from May 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a corner plot.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2013–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £360,000 is 10.8% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£325/sq ft) was about 23.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in July 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • Corner plotYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

23 Chibnall Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 May 2023

Current Certificate
May 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
—

Certificate validity

Expired on 20 May 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Chibnall Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Chibnall Close has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

23 Chibnall Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£360,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£325,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 July 2018Most recent

    £325,000

    +37.4%over 5 years

  2. 30 May 2013

    £236,545

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

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.

On epc rating, 23 Chibnall Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,495

Street avg £3,176

On par

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 102 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

8 years

Street avg 7 years

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Chibnall Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£348k

1 Beech Walk, Kempston

MK42 7NX

3 bed
£330k

1 Chantry Road, Kempston

MK42 7QT

3 bed1 bath
£396k

1 Countess Gardens, Kempston

MK42 7EG

3 bed1 bath
£309k

1 Bruce Road, Kempston

MK42 7EU

3 bed1 bath
£405k

1 Crowsley Road, Kempston

MK42 7FN

4 bed
£426k

1 Chantry Avenue, Kempston

MK42 7QX

4 bed2 bath
£426k

1 Crouch Gardens, Kempston

MK42 7GZ

4 bed2 bath
£429k

1 Baker Drive, Kempston

MK42 7GY

4 bed4 bath
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.
Full Bedford report

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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 road noise heatmap for MK42 7FL

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 23 Chibnall Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.