What type of property is 12 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

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

What is the EPC rating for 12 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

The current EPC rating for 12 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in September 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

12 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

12 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 12 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP located?

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

How safe is the area around 12 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

Police records around 12 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 12 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

The closest primary school to 12 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 is the nearest station to 12 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

The closest bus stop to 12 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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12 Carnell Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7HP

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 12 Carnell Close

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

12 Carnell Close is a mid-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7HP). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Sept 2025

Current Certificate

Sept 2015

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 8 September 2025

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Carnell Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7HP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 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.

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

Current estimate

£244,000

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.

Habitable Rooms for 12 Carnell Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

On par

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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.

£245k

1 Abbott Crescent, Kempston

MK42 7QJ

£234k

1 Basen Close, Kempston

MK42 7FG

2 bed1 bath

£234k

1 Carnell Close, Kempston

MK42 7HP

£272k

1 Bird Grove, Kempston

MK42 7NG

£277k

1 Chibnall Close, Kempston

MK42 7FL

£286k

1 Balliol Road, Kempston

MK42 7EP

£309k

1 Bruce Road, Kempston

MK42 7EU

3 bed1 bath

£185k

1 Camford Court, Kempston

MK42 7AH

2 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

0.1 km

Williamson Road Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Balliol Primary School. 15 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 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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