What type of property is 25 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL?

25 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 25 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL last change hands?

25 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL last sold for £229,995 in July 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 25 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL?

The current EPC rating for 25 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in November 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 25 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL?

25 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 7FL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 25 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL heated?

The latest EPC at 25 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 25 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL located?

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

What is crime like near 25 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL?

Police records around 25 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL 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.

Which schools serve 25 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL?

The closest primary school to 25 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.

What transport links are near 25 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL?

The closest bus stop to 25 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL is Burr Close, 169m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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25 Chibnall Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FL

Solar panels

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 25 Chibnall Close

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

25 Chibnall Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7FL). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1996-2002. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 74). Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Last sold in July 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. At 78 m² it's 16.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (93 m² median across 27 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £301,000 is 30.9% above the 2013 sale price.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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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
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Solar panelsYes
RefurbishedYes

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 3)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Nov 2012

EPC improved fromB82toA94

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

May 2025from May 2025

EPC improved fromA94toC74

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25 Chibnall Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

25 Chibnall Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Current estimate

£301,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£229,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 July 2013Most recent
£229,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7FL: £275,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in MK42 7FL

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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, 25 Chibnall Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,949

Street avg £3,093

On par

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

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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£393k

1 Countess Gardens, Kempston

MK42 7EG

3 bed1 bath

£373k

1 Crowsley Road, Kempston

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4 bed

£387k

1 Clover Way, Kempston

MK42 7FZ

4 bed

£226k

1 Basen Close, Kempston

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MK42 7GY

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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

6/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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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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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