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16 Carding Way, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7JZ
This 120 square metre property in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford carries an energy performance rating of B, indicating very good energy efficiency standards. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £299,995 in May 2016.
Property Type
Semi-Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Floor Area
120 m²
Council Tax
Band N/A
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Apr 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
B85
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£377,000
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Transaction history
£299,995Latest
May 2016Source: HM Land Registry
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£362,500
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Apr 2021
£230,000
21 Carding Way Kempston Bedford MK42 7JZ
Dec 2018
£212,000
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Jul 2018
£315,000
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Sept 2017
£230,000
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House Price Index
Bedford+4.3%
103.8
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Carding Way
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 22 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,500/£3,053 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than only 23% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
10 years/9 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than 61% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
85 (B)/83 (B) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 82% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
120 m²/90 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 77% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
1.7 t/year/1.4 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 23% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Kempston, Bedford
This property is located in Kempston, a locality within the town of Bedford, in the postal district MK 43.
Bedford is a market town in Bedfordshire, England. At the 2011 Census, the population was 106,940. Bedford is the county town of Bedfordshire and seat of the Borough of Bedford local government district. The town offers a range of residential options and local services within a historic setting. Residents benefit from the town’s status as a county town, which typically provides a concentration of administrative and civic facilities. The local area is part of the broader Bedfordshire region, known for its blend of rural surroundings and urban convenience. The postal district MK 43 places the locality within the Bedford postal area, indicating its integration into the town’s infrastructure and community life.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
57.4dB
Moderate
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
49.8dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
10 months of data for Bedford
Total Crimes
65
Monthly Avg
7
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual24(37%)
Public Order11(17%)
Vehicle Crime7(11%)
Criminal Damage & Arson6(9%)
Burglary4(6%)
Other Theft4(6%)
Drugs3(5%)
Other Crime2(3%)
Weapons2(3%)
Bicycle Theft1(2%)
Robbery1(2%)
Recent Incidents
Drugs
Jan 2026On or near Kempston Road
Other Theft
Nov 2025On or near Conquest Road
Burglary
Nov 2025On or near Littledale Street
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Littledale Street
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Littledale Street
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Kempston Road
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
12 within 3kmP
Balliol Primary School
698m
8 mins
P
Kempston Rural Primary School
1.3km
16 mins
P
Springfield Primary School
1.5km
18 mins
S
Kempston Academy
481m
6 mins
S
Daubeney Academy
1.6km
20 mins
S
Wootton Upper School
2.7km
32 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmFletcher Road
Bus Stop132m
2 mins
Marsh Leys
Bus Stop573m
7 mins
The Bower
Bus Stop579m
7 mins
Williamson Road Shops
Bus Stop590m
7 mins
Hastings Road
Bus Stop620m
7 mins
Bird Grove
Bus Stop710m
9 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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