What kind of home is 27 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

27 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 27 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX sell for?

27 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX last sold for £312,500 in October 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £170,000 in May 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 27 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 2010 and October 2025, 27 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX rose from £170,000 to £312,500, a change of £142,500. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 27 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

The current EPC rating for 27 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in August 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 27 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

27 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 27 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX use?

The latest EPC at 27 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 27 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

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

Which area is 27 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX in?

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

Is 27 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX in a safe area?

Police records around 27 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 27 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

The closest primary school to 27 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 27 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

The closest bus stop to 27 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX is Magnolia Close, 55m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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27 Chantry Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QX

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 27 Chantry Avenue

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

27 Chantry Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7QX). 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 (August 2018) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was October 2025 at £312,500 — fresh data. Across 2010–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£372/sq ft) was about 60.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 3)

Aug 2018

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 August 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2016from Mar 2016

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

27%53%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2018from May 2016

EPC improved fromE51toD65

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

53%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27 Chantry Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

27 Chantry Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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.

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

Current estimate

£313,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£312,500

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

16 October 2025Most recent
£312,500
+13.6%over 5 years
6 September 2020
£275,000
+61.8%over 10 years
27 May 2010
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7QX: £300,000 (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.

Years Held for 27 Chantry Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,006

Street avg £3,144

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

On par

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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.

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1 Bruce Road, Kempston

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Dennis Road, Kempston

MK42 7HF

2 bed

£330k

1 Chantry Road, Kempston

MK42 7QT

3 bed1 bath

£348k

1 Beech Walk, Kempston

MK42 7NX

3 bed

£396k

1 Countess Gardens, Kempston

MK42 7EG

3 bed1 bath

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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