How energy efficient is 15 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

The current EPC rating for 15 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

15 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

15 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 15 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ located?

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

How safe is the area around 15 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

Police records around 15 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ 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 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

The closest primary school to 15 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.

What transport links are near 15 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

The closest bus stop to 15 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ is Hastings Road, 130m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Abbott Crescent, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 15 Abbott Crescent

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

15 Abbott Crescent is a mid-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2015. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 2)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Jun 2015

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Abbott Crescent, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Abbott Crescent has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£178,000

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

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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

72 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

On par

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£177k

1 Dennis Road, Kempston

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1 Camford Court, Kempston

MK42 7AH

2 bed1 bath

£217k

1 Carnell Close, Kempston

MK42 7HP

£141k

1 Alpha Court, High Street, Kempston

MK42 7BX

£226k

1 Basen Close, Kempston

MK42 7FG

2 bed1 bath

£134k

1 Chestnut Gardens, The Links, Kempston

MK42 7PT

1 bed1 bath

£237k

1 Abbott Crescent, Kempston

MK42 7QJ

£243k

1 Chibnall Close, Kempston

MK42 7FL

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

6/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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The full 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

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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