What kind of home is 52 Crowsley Road, MK42 7FN?

52 Crowsley Road, MK42 7FN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 52 Crowsley Road, MK42 7FN last change hands?

52 Crowsley Road, MK42 7FN last sold for £357,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £249,995 in May 2014. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 52 Crowsley Road, MK42 7FN appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 2014 and February 2024, 52 Crowsley Road, MK42 7FN rose from £249,995 to £357,000, a change of £107,005. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 52 Crowsley Road, MK42 7FN?

The current EPC rating for 52 Crowsley Road, MK42 7FN is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in August 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 52 Crowsley Road, MK42 7FN?

52 Crowsley Road, MK42 7FN has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 52 Crowsley Road, MK42 7FN use?

The latest EPC at 52 Crowsley Road, MK42 7FN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 52 Crowsley Road, MK42 7FN in?

52 Crowsley Road, MK42 7FN sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 52 Crowsley Road, MK42 7FN?

Police records around 52 Crowsley Road, MK42 7FN 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.

What schools are near 52 Crowsley Road, MK42 7FN?

The closest primary school to 52 Crowsley Road, MK42 7FN is Kempston Rural Primary School (189m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kempston Academy (637m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 52 Crowsley Road, MK42 7FN?

The closest bus stop to 52 Crowsley Road, MK42 7FN is Hebbes Close, 155m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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52 Crowsley Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FN

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 52 Crowsley Road

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

52 Crowsley Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7FN). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof 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 90).

Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£349/sq ft) was about 39.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2024 for £357,000.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 2023

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 August 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromB81toC79

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 52 Crowsley Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

52 Crowsley Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

52 Crowsley Road saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£363,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£357,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

21 February 2024Most recent
£357,000
+21.0%over 4 years
28 May 2019
£295,000
+18.0%over 4 years
29 May 2014
£249,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7FN: £350,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in MK42 7FN

On the street

Versus other Crowsley Road homes

Four headline reads against 71 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

52 Crowsley Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,758

Street avg £2,907

Strongly above

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 102 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

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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.

£348k

1 Beech Walk, Kempston

MK42 7NX

3 bed

£396k

1 Countess Gardens, Kempston

MK42 7EG

3 bed1 bath

£330k

1 Chantry Road, Kempston

MK42 7QT

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

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Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Hebbes Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 7FN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 7FN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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Common questions

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