What kind of home is 3 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

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

How energy efficient is 3 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

The current EPC rating for 3 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX is F with a score of 36 out of 100, lodged in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

3 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX use?

The latest EPC at 3 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

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

Which area is 3 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX in?

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

What is crime like near 3 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

Police records around 3 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 3 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

The closest primary school to 3 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 transport links are near 3 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

The closest bus stop to 3 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX is Magnolia Close, 55m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Chantry Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QX

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 36

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Chantry Avenue

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

3 Chantry Avenue is a semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7QX). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2014) shows an F (score 36), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 4-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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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.

3 Chantry Avenue sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Jan 2024

Current Certificate

Jan 2014

EPC Rating

F36

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 14 January 2024

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC FExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has been extended more than once and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Chantry Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

3 Chantry Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£288,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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.

3 Chantry Avenue is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

36 (F)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.5 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

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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.

£286k

1 Balliol Road, Kempston

MK42 7EP

£277k

1 Chibnall Close, Kempston

MK42 7FL

£272k

1 Bird Grove, Kempston

MK42 7NG

£309k

1 Bruce Road, Kempston

MK42 7EU

3 bed1 bath

£330k

1 Chantry Road, Kempston

MK42 7QT

3 bed1 bath

£245k

1 Abbott Crescent, Kempston

MK42 7QJ

£348k

1 Beech Walk, Kempston

MK42 7NX

3 bed

£234k

1 Basen Close, Kempston

MK42 7FG

2 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.

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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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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· 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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FAQ

Common questions

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