What type of property is 20 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT?

20 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 20 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT sell for?

20 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT last sold for £61,500 in June 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £28,000 in May 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between May 2000 and June 2013, 20 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT rose from £28,000 to £61,500, a change of £33,500. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT?

The current EPC rating for 20 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in February 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT?

20 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT has a recorded floor area of 30 m² (323 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT?

20 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 20 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT located?

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

Is 20 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT 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 20 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT?

The closest primary school to 20 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 20 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT?

The closest bus stop to 20 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT is The Windermere, 96m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

4 sales on record

Estimated value

£116,000

Since the 2013 sale (£61,500)+89%
Against MK42 7PT's recent median (£85,000)+36%

Newest record on this page: June 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

30 m²

323 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£116,000

Against its 2013 sale (£61,500)+89%
Against MK42 7PT's recent median (£85,000)+36%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 20 Chestnut Gardens is modelled from its 30 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 7PT. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
30 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2023
Sales of this home
4 sales recorded, the latest in 2013
Recent sales in MK42 7PT
5 sales, median £85,000 (2022–2012)

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Valuation	Estimate from the last refresh	Analysed against comparable sales
Planning	None on this home	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

20 Chestnut Gardens has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Sales timeline

23 June 2013Most recent
£61,500
-6.8%over 9 years
16 January 2004
£66,000
+6.5%over 9 months
6 April 2003
£62,000
+121.4%over 2 years
7 May 2000
£28,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7PT: £85,000 (2022–2012).

Nearby sales in MK42 7PT

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 20 Chestnut Gardens, The Links, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7PT. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
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Overview

About 20 Chestnut Gardens

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

20 Chestnut Gardens is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7PT). It has a recorded floor area of 30 m² (around 323 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 30 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (30–43 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 16 units on file. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2000–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £116,000 sits 88.6% above the 2013 sale of £61,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£190/sq ft) was about 75.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in June 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemElectric
ConciergeYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 June 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2013from Feb 2013

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

60%25%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2023from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromC71toD57

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Chestnut Gardens, The Links, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7PT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Chestnut Gardens 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.

On the street

Versus other Chestnut Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 20 Chestnut Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,050

Street avg £1,661

Above

Floor Area

30 m²

Street avg 33 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

On par

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 Windermere — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Balliol Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Balliol Primary SchoolPrimary527m
Bedford Road Primary AcademyPrimary553m
Springfield Primary SchoolPrimary704m
Daubeney AcademySecondary762m

Nearest stops

The WindermereBus stop96m
Duke InnBus stop184m
The AldersBus stop214m
Royal OakBus stop220m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences2,356 reports35%
Anti-social Behaviour1,049 reports15%
Shoplifting807 reports12%
Public Order518 reports8%

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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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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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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£185k

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£137k

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3 bed1 bath

£330k

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3 bed1 bath

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Method

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.

Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 20 Chestnut Gardens is modelled from its 30 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 7PT. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 4 sales are recorded for 20 Chestnut Gardens. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 20 Chestnut Gardens was lodged in June 2023 at band D and is valid until June 2033. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 20 Chestnut Gardens. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 19 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK42 7PT, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 20 Chestnut Gardens is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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