What kind of home is 1 Chantry Road, MK42 7QT?

1 Chantry Road, MK42 7QT is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 1 Chantry Road, MK42 7QT last change hands?

1 Chantry Road, MK42 7QT last sold for £270,000 in September 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Chantry Road, MK42 7QT?

The current EPC rating for 1 Chantry Road, MK42 7QT is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Chantry Road, MK42 7QT?

1 Chantry Road, MK42 7QT has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Chantry Road, MK42 7QT use?

The latest EPC at 1 Chantry Road, MK42 7QT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Chantry Road, MK42 7QT?

1 Chantry Road, MK42 7QT is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Chantry Road, MK42 7QT in?

1 Chantry Road, MK42 7QT sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 1 Chantry Road, MK42 7QT in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Chantry Road, MK42 7QT 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.

What schools are near 1 Chantry Road, MK42 7QT?

The closest primary school to 1 Chantry Road, MK42 7QT is Balliol Primary School (556m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Daubeney Academy (711m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Chantry Road, MK42 7QT?

The closest bus stop to 1 Chantry Road, MK42 7QT is Duke Inn, 91m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Chantry Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QT

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Chantry Road

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

1 Chantry Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7QT). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot.

Today's modelled estimate of £326,000 is 20.7% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£322/sq ft) was about 15.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £270,000 in September 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDetached
Corner plotYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromE52toD57

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

15%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Chantry Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Chantry Road 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£326,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£270,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 September 2021Most recent
£270,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7QT: £279,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in MK42 7QT

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On the street

Versus other Chantry Road homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 1 Chantry Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,462

Street avg £3,385

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Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 83 m²

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Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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Comparables

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

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1 Crowsley Road, Kempston

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1 Clover Way, Kempston

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1 Baker Drive, Kempston

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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

Duke Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Balliol Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 7QT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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