What type of property is 1 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

1 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP is an end-of-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

The current EPC rating for 1 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

1 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 7HP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

1 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP 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.

Where is 1 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP located?

1 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

Police records around 1 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP 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 1 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

The closest primary school to 1 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP is Balliol Primary School (237m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kempston Academy (243m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

The closest bus stop to 1 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP is Williamson Road Shops, 99m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Carnell Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7HP

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 1 Carnell Close

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

1 Carnell Close is an end-of-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7HP). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in December 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

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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 3)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 October 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from Dec 2009

EPC improved fromD63toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

50%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2023from Oct 2013

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Carnell Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7HP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Carnell 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.

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

Current estimate

£234,000

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 7HP: £210,000 (2026–2010).

Nearby sales in MK42 7HP

On the street

Versus other Carnell Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 1 Carnell Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

On par

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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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.

£234k

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MK42 7QJ

£272k

1 Bird Grove, Kempston

MK42 7NG

£277k

1 Chibnall Close, Kempston

MK42 7FL

£286k

1 Balliol Road, Kempston

MK42 7EP

£185k

1 Camford Court, Kempston

MK42 7AH

2 bed1 bath

£309k

1 Bruce Road, Kempston

MK42 7EU

3 bed1 bath

£172k

1 Dennis Road, Kempston

MK42 7HF

2 bed

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

0.1 km

Williamson Road Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Balliol Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 7HP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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