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11 Chestnut Gardens, The Links, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7PT
This 30 square metre property in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as a private rental. The property last sold for £27,000 in October 2000, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
1st Floor Flat
Bedrooms
1
Floor Area
30 m²
Council Tax
Band A
Property Features
Built 1983–1990
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.1 t/year
Tenure
Rented
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2019from Jan 2010
EPC improved fromD64toC75
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Main Fuel
ElectricGas
Connected to mains gas supply
Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
SingleFull Double
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Low Energy Lighting
20%83%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£107,000
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Transaction history
+52.1%(5y)
£27,000Latest
Oct 2000£17,750
Oct 1995Source: HM Land Registry
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Apr 2022
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Feb 2018
£88,000
4 Chestnut Gardens The Links Kempston Bedford MK42 7PT
Nov 2016
£85,000
13 Chestnut Gardens The Links Kempston Bedford MK42 7PT
Nov 2014
£72,500
20 Chestnut Gardens The Links Kempston Bedford MK42 7PT
Jun 2013
£61,500
18 Chestnut Gardens The Links Kempston Bedford MK42 7PT
Sept 2012
£79,000
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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 Chestnut Gardens
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 15 other flats on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£900/£1,738 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than only 7% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
26 years/19 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than 87% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
75 (C)/67 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 97% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
30 m²/33 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 30% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
1.1 t/year/1.7 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 97% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
1 rooms/2 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms 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 (flats) 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
51.2dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
41.8dB
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
19 within 3kmP
Balliol Primary School
527m
6 mins
P
Bedford Road Primary Academy
553m
7 mins
P
Springfield Primary School
704m
8 mins
S
Daubeney Academy
762m
9 mins
S
Kempston Academy
981m
12 mins
S
Biddenham International School and Sports College
2.5km
31 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmThe Windermere
Bus Stop96m
1 min
Duke Inn
Bus Stop184m
2 mins
The Alders
Bus Stop214m
3 mins
Royal Oak
Bus Stop220m
3 mins
St John's Homes
Bus Stop344m
4 mins
Farrer Street
Bus Stop395m
5 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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49 points of interest nearby
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