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1 Chantry Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QX

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
138 m²
1485 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 1 Chantry Avenue

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

1 Chantry Avenue is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7QX). It has a recorded floor area of 138 m² (around 1485 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Other recorded features include a loft.

At 138 m² the property is well over the postcode median (72 m² across 26 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2003. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2001–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £426,000 is 21.7% above the 2019 sale price. Sold February 2019 for £350,000.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • LoftYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • DrivewayYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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
May 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 May 2028

1 year remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

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

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 1 Chantry Avenue.

1 application on record at 1 Chantry Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QX

1decisions1extensions1documents1nearby
  1. Sept 2003
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Two storey side extension.

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    03/01833/FUL
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 1 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2001.

Current estimate

£426,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£350,000

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 February 2019Most recent

    £350,000

    +293.3%over 18 years

  2. 7 February 2001

    £89,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7QX: £312,500 (2026–2024).

On the street

Versus other Chantry Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Chantry Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,536

Street avg £3,203

Below

Floor Area

138 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Chantry Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£426k

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MK42 7GZ

4 bed2 bath
£429k

1 Baker Drive, Kempston

MK42 7GY

4 bed4 bath
£447k

1 Clover Way, Kempston

MK42 7FZ

4 bed
£405k

1 Crowsley Road, Kempston

MK42 7FN

4 bed
£396k

1 Countess Gardens, Kempston

MK42 7EG

3 bed1 bath
£348k

1 Beech Walk, Kempston

MK42 7NX

3 bed
£330k

1 Chantry Road, Kempston

MK42 7QT

3 bed1 bath
£309k

1 Bruce Road, Kempston

MK42 7EU

3 bed1 bath
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.
Full Bedford report

Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Magnolia Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Springfield Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 7QX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK42 7QX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 7QX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.3dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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