What kind of home is 11 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

11 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP is a mid-terrace house.

What did 11 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP sell for?

11 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP last sold for £210,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 11 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

The current EPC rating for 11 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 11 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

11 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 7HP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 11 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP use?

The latest EPC at 11 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 11 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

11 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.

Which area is 11 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP in?

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

How safe is the area around 11 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

Police records around 11 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP 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 11 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

The closest primary school to 11 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.

How well connected is 11 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

The closest bus stop to 11 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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11 Carnell Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7HP

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 11 Carnell Close

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

11 Carnell Close is a mid-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7HP). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2024. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

It changed hands recently, sold March 2025 for £210,000. Today's modelled estimate of £240,000 is 14.3% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£250/sq ft) was about 147.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Sept 2024

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Carnell Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7HP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2025
HMOAmendment
In report
Change of use to Use Class C4 (House in Multiple Occupation) for up to 4 people.
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
25/01442/COU
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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.

11 Carnell Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£210,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 March 2025Most recent
£210,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7HP: £113,000 (2017–2000).

Nearby sales in MK42 7HP

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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.

Years Held for 11 Carnell Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,692

Street avg £1,570

Above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Above

Comparables

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1 Balliol Road, Kempston

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1 Carnell Close, Kempston

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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

6/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

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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