What type of property is 3 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL?

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

What energy rating does 3 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in April 2012. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL?

3 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 7FL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL?

3 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL is in council tax band C.

Where is 3 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL located?

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

What is crime like near 3 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL?

Police records around 3 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 3 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL?

The closest primary school to 3 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 is the nearest station to 3 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL?

The closest bus stop to 3 Chibnall Close, MK42 7FL is Burr Close, 169m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Chibnall Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FL

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Council tax

Band C

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Overview

About 3 Chibnall Close

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

3 Chibnall Close is a semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7FL). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft) and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2012) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. The latest certificate is from April 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 77 m² it's 17.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (93 m² median across 27 EPCs).

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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.

3 Chibnall Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Apr 2022

Current Certificate

Apr 2012

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Expired on 18 April 2022

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Chibnall Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

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

Current estimate

£262,000

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

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

On co₂ emissions, 3 Chibnall Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

83 (B)

Street avg 79 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£272k

1 Bird Grove, Kempston

MK42 7NG

£277k

1 Chibnall Close, Kempston

MK42 7FL

£245k

1 Abbott Crescent, Kempston

MK42 7QJ

£286k

1 Balliol Road, Kempston

MK42 7EP

£234k

1 Basen Close, Kempston

MK42 7FG

2 bed1 bath

£234k

1 Carnell Close, Kempston

MK42 7HP

£309k

1 Bruce Road, Kempston

MK42 7EU

3 bed1 bath

£330k

1 Chantry Road, Kempston

MK42 7QT

3 bed1 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.

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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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FAQ

Common questions

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