What kind of home is 40 Baker Drive, MK42 7GY?

40 Baker Drive, MK42 7GY is a mid-terrace house.

What did 40 Baker Drive, MK42 7GY sell for?

40 Baker Drive, MK42 7GY last sold for £220,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £174,995 in December 2015. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 40 Baker Drive, MK42 7GY changed over time?

Across 3 sales between December 2015 and April 2024, 40 Baker Drive, MK42 7GY rose from £174,995 to £220,000, a change of £45,005. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 40 Baker Drive, MK42 7GY have?

The current EPC rating for 40 Baker Drive, MK42 7GY is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in November 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 Baker Drive, MK42 7GY?

40 Baker Drive, MK42 7GY has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 Baker Drive, MK42 7GY use?

The latest EPC at 40 Baker Drive, MK42 7GY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 40 Baker Drive, MK42 7GY?

40 Baker Drive, MK42 7GY is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 40 Baker Drive, MK42 7GY in?

40 Baker Drive, MK42 7GY sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 40 Baker Drive, MK42 7GY?

Police records around 40 Baker Drive, MK42 7GY 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.

What schools are near 40 Baker Drive, MK42 7GY?

The closest primary school to 40 Baker Drive, MK42 7GY is Balliol Primary School (714m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kempston Academy (459m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 40 Baker Drive, MK42 7GY?

The closest bus stop to 40 Baker Drive, MK42 7GY is Fletcher Road, 81m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Baker Drive, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7GY

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 40 Baker Drive

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

40 Baker Drive is a mid-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7GY). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012-2021 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2015); 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 Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2015–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £245,000 is 11.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£393/sq ft) was about 25.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2024 for £220,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

40 Baker Drive's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Baker Drive, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7GY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Baker Drive 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.

40 Baker Drive saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£245,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£220,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

17 April 2024Most recent
£220,000
+11.7%over 7 years
18 August 2016
£197,000
+12.6%over 8 months
18 December 2015
£174,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7GY: £263,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in MK42 7GY

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On the street

Versus other Baker Drive homes

Four headline reads against 39 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

40 Baker Drive is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,231

Street avg £3,576

Strongly above

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

Above

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Fletcher Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Kempston Academy. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 7GY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.6dB

Low

55 dB

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