What kind of home is 29 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

29 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 29 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ have?

The current EPC rating for 29 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 29 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

29 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 29 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ use?

The latest EPC at 29 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 29 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

29 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 29 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ in?

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

What is crime like near 29 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

Police records around 29 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 29 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

The closest primary school to 29 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 29 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

The closest bus stop to 29 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ is Hastings Road, 130m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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29 Abbott Crescent, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 29 Abbott Crescent

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

29 Abbott Crescent is a mid-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2013) shows a C (score 73). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). The latest certificate is from July 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

29 Abbott Crescent's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Jul 2023

Current Certificate

Jul 2013

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 25 July 2023

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 Abbott Crescent, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29 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.

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

Current estimate

£207,000

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 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 29 Abbott Crescent runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 69 (D)

Above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

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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

£234k

1 Basen Close, Kempston

MK42 7FG

2 bed1 bath

£234k

1 Carnell Close, Kempston

MK42 7HP

£245k

1 Abbott Crescent, Kempston

MK42 7QJ

£172k

1 Dennis Road, Kempston

MK42 7HF

2 bed

£272k

1 Bird Grove, Kempston

MK42 7NG

£277k

1 Chibnall Close, Kempston

MK42 7FL

£286k

1 Balliol Road, Kempston

MK42 7EP

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

75 dB

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Common questions

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