What council tax band is 15 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT?

15 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 15 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT located?

15 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 15 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT 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 15 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT?

The closest primary school to 15 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT is Balliol Primary School (527m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Daubeney Academy (762m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT?

The closest bus stop to 15 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT is The Windermere, 96m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Chestnut Gardens, The Links, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7PT

Council tax

Band A

Overview

About 15 Chestnut Gardens

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

15 Chestnut Gardens is a property in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7PT). It has council tax band A.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Chestnut Gardens, The Links, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7PT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

No planning applications are recorded against 15 Chestnut Gardens, The Links, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7PT. The full report also covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7PT: £85,000 (2022–2013).

Nearby sales in MK42 7PT

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 Alpha Court, High Street, Kempston

MK42 7BX

1 Ash Walk, Kempston

MK42 7NL

3 bed2 bath

£404k

1 Baker Drive, Kempston

MK42 7GY

4 bed4 bath

£259k

1 Balliol Road, Kempston

MK42 7EP

1 Bartrum Close, Kempston

MK42 7FA

£226k

1 Basen Close, Kempston

MK42 7FG

2 bed1 bath

£359k

1 Beech Walk, Kempston

MK42 7NX

3 bed

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.

Full Bedford report

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Windermere — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Balliol Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 7PT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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