What type of property is 15 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

15 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 15 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX last change hands?

15 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX last sold for £275,000 in October 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £170,000 in May 2014, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2014 and October 2017, 15 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX rose from £170,000 to £275,000, a change of £105,000. That works out to roughly +14.9% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

The current EPC rating for 15 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in September 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

15 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

15 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX is in council tax band C.

Where is 15 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX located?

15 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 15 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

Police records around 15 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX 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.

Which schools serve 15 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

The closest primary school to 15 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX is Springfield Primary School (412m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Daubeney Academy (537m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

The closest bus stop to 15 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX is Magnolia Close, 55m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Chantry Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QX

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Chantry Avenue

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

15 Chantry Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7QX). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2014) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2014–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£355/sq ft) was about 53.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in October 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Sept 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2014

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Feb 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

38%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Chantry Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Chantry Avenue 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.

15 Chantry Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£293,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.9% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£275,000

Growth on file: 14.9% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

30 October 2017Most recent
£275,000
+61.8%over 3 years
18 May 2014
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7QX: £290,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in MK42 7QX

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On the street

Versus other Chantry Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 15 Chantry Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,819

Street avg £2,979

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Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 75 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

On par

Comparables

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Area

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Crime

6/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.

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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· 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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