What type of property is 14 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL?

14 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 14 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL last change hands?

14 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL last sold for £208,000 in February 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 14 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL?

The current EPC rating for 14 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in April 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL?

14 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 7NL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL?

14 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL 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 14 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL located?

14 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 14 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL in a safe area?

Police records around 14 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL 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 14 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL?

The closest primary school to 14 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL is Camestone School (340m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Daubeney Academy (252m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 14 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL?

The closest bus stop to 14 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL is The Fire Station, 104m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Ash Walk, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7NL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 14 Ash Walk

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

14 Ash Walk is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7NL). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2016) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £294,000 is 41.3% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£276/sq ft) was about 48% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in February 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. At 70 m² it's 21.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (89 m² median across 16 EPCs).

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
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Apr 2026

Current Certificate

Apr 2016

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 17 April 2026

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Ash Walk, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Ash Walk 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.

14 Ash Walk valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£294,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£208,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 February 2017Most recent
£208,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7NL: £249,995 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in MK42 7NL

On the street

Versus other Ash Walk homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 14 Ash Walk lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,971

Street avg £2,648

On par

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

On par

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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.

£309k

1 Bruce Road, Kempston

MK42 7EU

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1 Chantry Road, Kempston

MK42 7QT

3 bed1 bath

£348k

1 Beech Walk, Kempston

MK42 7NX

3 bed

£396k

1 Countess Gardens, Kempston

MK42 7EG

3 bed1 bath

£234k

1 Basen Close, Kempston

MK42 7FG

2 bed1 bath

£405k

1 Crowsley Road, Kempston

MK42 7FN

4 bed

£426k

1 Chantry Avenue, Kempston

MK42 7QX

4 bed2 bath

£426k

1 Crouch Gardens, Kempston

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4 bed2 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

The Fire Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Daubeney Academy. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 7NL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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