What kind of home is 27 Beech Walk, MK42 7NX?

27 Beech Walk, MK42 7NX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 27 Beech Walk, MK42 7NX?

27 Beech Walk, MK42 7NX last sold for £163,000 in August 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £77,500 in November 2000, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 27 Beech Walk, MK42 7NX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2000 and August 2014, 27 Beech Walk, MK42 7NX rose from £77,500 to £163,000, a change of £85,500. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 27 Beech Walk, MK42 7NX?

The current EPC rating for 27 Beech Walk, MK42 7NX is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 27 Beech Walk, MK42 7NX?

27 Beech Walk, MK42 7NX has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 27 Beech Walk, MK42 7NX use?

The latest EPC at 27 Beech Walk, MK42 7NX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 27 Beech Walk, MK42 7NX?

27 Beech Walk, MK42 7NX 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 27 Beech Walk, MK42 7NX in?

27 Beech Walk, MK42 7NX sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 27 Beech Walk, MK42 7NX in a safe area?

Police records around 27 Beech Walk, MK42 7NX 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 27 Beech Walk, MK42 7NX?

The closest primary school to 27 Beech Walk, MK42 7NX is Camestone School (234m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Daubeney Academy (239m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 27 Beech Walk, MK42 7NX?

The closest bus stop to 27 Beech Walk, MK42 7NX is Jowitt Avenue, 92m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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27 Beech Walk, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7NX

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 27 Beech Walk

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

27 Beech Walk is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7NX). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2000–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £297,000 sits 82.2% above the 2014 sale of £163,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£210/sq ft) was about 24.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in August 2014.

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
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageDetached

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 August 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from May 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27 Beech Walk, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7NX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

27 Beech Walk has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£297,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£163,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

27 August 2014Most recent
£163,000
+110.3%over 13 years
24 November 2000
£77,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7NX: £270,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in MK42 7NX

On the street

Versus other Beech Walk homes

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

27 Beech Walk outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,264

Street avg £2,901

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Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 74 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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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1 Beech Walk, Kempston

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3 bed

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1 Countess Gardens, Kempston

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3 bed1 bath

£234k

1 Basen Close, Kempston

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Crowsley Road, Kempston

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4 bed

£426k

1 Chantry Avenue, 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

Jowitt Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Camestone School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 7NX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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