What kind of home is 4 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

4 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 4 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP last change hands?

4 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP last sold for £210,000 in October 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £117,000 in September 2003, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2003 and October 2017, 4 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP rose from £117,000 to £210,000, a change of £93,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

The current EPC rating for 4 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in May 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

4 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 7HP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP use?

The latest EPC at 4 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

4 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 4 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP in?

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

How safe is the area around 4 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

Police records around 4 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.

What schools are near 4 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

The closest primary school to 4 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 4 Carnell Close, MK42 7HP?

The closest bus stop to 4 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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4 Carnell Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7HP

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Carnell Close

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

4 Carnell Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7HP). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2017); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

At 71 m² it's 18.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (87 m² median across 13 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2003–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £274,000 is 30.5% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£275/sq ft) was about 171.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in October 2017.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

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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.

4 Carnell Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 April 2034

7 years remaining

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Carnell Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7HP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

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

Current estimate

£274,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£210,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2017Most recent
£210,000
+79.5%over 14 years
18 September 2003
£117,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7HP: £113,000 (2026–2000).

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.

Floor Area for 4 Carnell Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,958

Street avg £1,674

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Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

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.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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