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

7 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL is a 3-bedroom detached house.

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

7 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL last sold for £260,000 in December 2017, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £86,000 in October 1999, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 1999 and December 2017, 7 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL rose from £86,000 to £260,000, a change of £174,000. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in June 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

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

7 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL heated?

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

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

7 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL is in council tax band D.

Where is 7 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL located?

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

What is crime like near 7 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL?

Police records around 7 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 7 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL?

The closest primary school to 7 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.

How well connected is 7 Ash Walk, MK42 7NL?

The closest bus stop to 7 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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7 Ash Walk, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7NL

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Ash Walk

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

7 Ash Walk is a three-bedroom detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7NL). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2017) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 3-band jump.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 81% of similar EPCs). Across 1999–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £358,000 is 37.7% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£271/sq ft) was about 38.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in December 2017, so it's been off the market for around 8 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes

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 Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

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

Feb 2025
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
25/00300/HPN
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

7 Ash Walk has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£358,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£260,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

20 December 2017Most recent
£260,000
+202.3%over 18 years
14 October 1999
£86,000

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

Nearby sales in MK42 7NL

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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.

7 Ash Walk is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£2,921

Street avg £2,653

On par

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 86 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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Area

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Crime

6/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

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