What energy rating does 13 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ have?

The current EPC rating for 13 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 13 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

13 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 7QJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 13 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ heated?

The latest EPC at 13 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 13 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

13 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ 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 13 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ located?

13 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 13 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

Police records around 13 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ 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 13 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

The closest primary school to 13 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ is Balliol Primary School (388m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kempston Academy (618m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 13 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

The closest bus stop to 13 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ is Hastings Road, 130m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Abbott Crescent, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QJ

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 13 Abbott Crescent

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

13 Abbott Crescent is a property in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 71). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

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Current Certificate

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 February 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Abbott Crescent, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Abbott Crescent has no planning applications on record.

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1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

13 Abbott Crescent has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£193,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 7QJ: £150,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in MK42 7QJ

On the street

Versus other Abbott Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

Below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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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.

£185k

1 Camford Court, Kempston

MK42 7AH

2 bed1 bath

£172k

1 Dennis Road, Kempston

MK42 7HF

2 bed

£234k

1 Basen Close, Kempston

MK42 7FG

2 bed1 bath

£234k

1 Carnell Close, Kempston

MK42 7HP

£245k

1 Abbott Crescent, Kempston

MK42 7QJ

£139k

1 Chestnut Gardens, The Links, Kempston

MK42 7PT

1 bed1 bath

£137k

1 Alpha Court, High Street, Kempston

MK42 7BX

£272k

1 Bird Grove, Kempston

MK42 7NG

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

Hastings Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Balliol Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 7QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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