What type of property is 55 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

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

When did 55 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ last change hands?

55 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ last sold for £150,000 in March 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £66,000 in May 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 55 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 2003 and March 2018, 55 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ rose from £66,000 to £150,000, a change of £84,000. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 55 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

The current EPC rating for 55 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 55 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

55 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 7QJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 55 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ heated?

The latest EPC at 55 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 55 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

55 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 55 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ located?

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

How safe is the area around 55 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

Police records around 55 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 55 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

The closest primary school to 55 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 55 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ?

The closest bus stop to 55 Abbott Crescent, MK42 7QJ is Hastings Road, 130m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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55 Abbott Crescent, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QJ

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 55 Abbott Crescent

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

55 Abbott Crescent is a mid-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

Across 2003–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £180,000 is 20% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£160/sq ft) was about 47.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in March 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.

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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 2)

Apr 2018

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 April 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2018from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromD58toC72

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 55 Abbott Crescent, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

55 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.

55 Abbott Crescent has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£180,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£150,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

16 March 2018Most recent
£150,000
+57.9%over 4 years
4 April 2013
£95,000
+43.9%over 9 years
15 May 2003
£66,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7QJ: £131,000 (2025–2015).

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.

55 Abbott Crescent outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,724

Street avg £1,179

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

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

£172k

1 Dennis Road, Kempston

MK42 7HF

2 bed

£139k

1 Chestnut Gardens, The Links, Kempston

MK42 7PT

1 bed1 bath

£234k

1 Basen Close, Kempston

MK42 7FG

2 bed1 bath

£234k

1 Carnell Close, Kempston

MK42 7HP

£137k

1 Alpha Court, High Street, Kempston

MK42 7BX

£245k

1 Abbott Crescent, Kempston

MK42 7QJ

£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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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

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