What kind of home is 21 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

21 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 21 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX last change hands?

21 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX last sold for £310,000 in December 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £132,500 in April 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 21 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 2003 and December 2022, 21 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX rose from £132,500 to £310,000, a change of £177,500. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 21 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX have?

The current EPC rating for 21 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

21 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX use?

The latest EPC at 21 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 21 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

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

Which area is 21 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX in?

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

Is 21 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX in a safe area?

Police records around 21 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX 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 21 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

The closest primary school to 21 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 21 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

The closest bus stop to 21 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX is Magnolia Close, 55m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Chantry Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QX

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 21 Chantry Avenue

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

21 Chantry Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7QX). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2003–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£389/sq ft) was about 67.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2022 for £310,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear

Building

Heating systemGas
Previously extendedYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 October 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Jul 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Chantry Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Chantry Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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 at least doubled since 2003.

Current estimate

£317,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£310,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

20 December 2022Most recent
£310,000
+68.5%over 10 years
29 February 2012
£184,000
+38.9%over 8 years
3 April 2003
£132,500

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

Nearby sales in MK42 7QX

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.

EPC Rating for 21 Chantry Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,189

Street avg £3,137

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 75 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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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.

£309k

1 Bruce Road, Kempston

MK42 7EU

3 bed1 bath

£330k

1 Chantry Road, Kempston

MK42 7QT

3 bed1 bath

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1 Beech Walk, Kempston

MK42 7NX

3 bed

£396k

1 Countess Gardens, Kempston

MK42 7EG

3 bed1 bath

£405k

1 Crowsley Road, Kempston

MK42 7FN

4 bed

£426k

1 Chantry Avenue, Kempston

MK42 7QX

4 bed2 bath

£426k

1 Crouch Gardens, Kempston

MK42 7GZ

4 bed2 bath

£429k

1 Baker Drive, Kempston

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4 bed4 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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.

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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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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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