How energy efficient is 21 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

The current EPC rating for 21 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

21 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft). That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 7QJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ use?

The latest EPC at 21 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 21 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

21 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.

Which area is 21 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ in?

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

Is 21 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ in a safe area?

Police records around 21 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.

What schools are near 21 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

The closest primary school to 21 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 is the nearest station to 21 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

The closest bus stop to 21 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ is Hastings Road, 130m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Abbott Crescent, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QJ

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 21 Abbott Crescent

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

21 Abbott Crescent is an end-of-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since July 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good.

At 92 m² it's 19.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (77 m² median across 41 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs).

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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)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 December 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2015from Jul 2010

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

40%62%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2025from May 2015

Low Energy Lighting

62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Abbott Crescent, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Abbott Crescent 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£196,000

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 for 21 Abbott Crescent lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

58 (D)

Street avg 72 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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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

£272k

1 Bird Grove, Kempston

MK42 7NG

£139k

1 Chestnut Gardens, The Links, Kempston

MK42 7PT

1 bed1 bath

£277k

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

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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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

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