What type of property is 21 Carding Way, MK42 7JZ?

21 Carding Way, MK42 7JZ is a mid-terrace house.

What did 21 Carding Way, MK42 7JZ sell for?

21 Carding Way, MK42 7JZ last sold for £212,000 in December 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £200,995 in April 2016, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 21 Carding Way, MK42 7JZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2016 and December 2018, 21 Carding Way, MK42 7JZ rose from £200,995 to £212,000, a change of £11,005. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 21 Carding Way, MK42 7JZ?

The current EPC rating for 21 Carding Way, MK42 7JZ is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Carding Way, MK42 7JZ?

21 Carding Way, MK42 7JZ has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft). That makes it about 60% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 7JZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Carding Way, MK42 7JZ heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Carding Way, MK42 7JZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 21 Carding Way, MK42 7JZ located?

21 Carding Way, MK42 7JZ sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 21 Carding Way, MK42 7JZ?

Police records around 21 Carding Way, MK42 7JZ 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 21 Carding Way, MK42 7JZ?

The closest primary school to 21 Carding Way, MK42 7JZ is Balliol Primary School (698m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kempston Academy (481m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 21 Carding Way, MK42 7JZ?

The closest bus stop to 21 Carding Way, MK42 7JZ is Fletcher Road, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Carding Way, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7JZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 21 Carding Way

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

21 Carding Way is a mid-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 43 m² it sits well below the postcode median (107 m² across 22 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs). Across 2016–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £239,000 is 12.7% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£458/sq ft) was about 74.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £212,000 in December 2018.

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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.

21 Carding Way's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 March 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Carding Way, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7JZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Carding Way has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Current estimate

£239,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£212,000

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

7 December 2018Most recent
£212,000
+5.5%over 2 years
28 April 2016
£200,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7JZ: £315,000 (2026–2018).

Nearby sales in MK42 7JZ

On the street

Versus other Carding Way homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 21 Carding Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,930

Street avg £3,034

Strongly above

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

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Comparables

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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

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

Fletcher Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Kempston Academy. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 7JZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.8dB

Low

55 dB

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