What type of property is 8 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT?

8 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 8 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT sell for?

8 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT last sold for £28,500 in May 2000, around 26 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT?

The current EPC rating for 8 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT?

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

How is 8 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT?

8 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 8 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT located?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT?

Police records around 8 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 8 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT?

The closest primary school to 8 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.

How well connected is 8 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT?

The closest bus stop to 8 Chestnut Gardens, MK42 7PT is The Windermere, 96m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Estimated value

£109,000

Since the 2000 sale (£28,500)+282%
Against MK42 7PT's recent median (£85,000)+28%

Newest record on this page: April 2022. 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 Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

30 m²

323 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

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

£109,000

Against its 2000 sale (£28,500)+282%
Against MK42 7PT's recent median (£85,000)+28%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 8 Chestnut Gardens is modelled from its 30 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale 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 May 2018
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2000
Recent sales in MK42 7PT
5 sales, median £85,000 (2022–2013)

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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.

8 Chestnut Gardens's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Sales timeline

30 May 2000Most recent
£28,500

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

Nearby sales in MK42 7PT

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 8 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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Overview

About 8 Chestnut Gardens

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

8 Chestnut Gardens is an 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, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good.

Untraded for 26 years, with the last transfer in May 2000. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £109,000 sits 282.5% above the 2000 sale of £28,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£88/sq ft) was about 30% below the postcode norm.

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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.

8 Chestnut Gardens's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2018

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 May 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2018from Jan 2010

EPC improved fromD64toC73

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%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Chestnut Gardens, The Links, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7PT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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 years held, 8 Chestnut Gardens stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£950

Street avg £1,734

Strongly below

Floor Area

30 m²

Street avg 33 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly above

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

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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 8 Chestnut Gardens is modelled from its 30 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale 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. 1 sale is recorded for 8 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 8 Chestnut Gardens was lodged in May 2018 at band C and is valid until May 2028. 2 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 8 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: 8 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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