What type of property is 53 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

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

What was the last sold price for 53 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

53 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX last sold for £270,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £132,500 in May 2009, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 53 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2009 and September 2024, 53 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX rose from £132,500 to £270,000, a change of £137,500. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 53 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

The current EPC rating for 53 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in April 2016. It has improved from a G recorded in December 2008 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 53 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

53 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 7QX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 53 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX heated?

The latest EPC at 53 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 53 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

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

Where is 53 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX located?

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

How safe is the area around 53 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

Police records around 53 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.

Which schools serve 53 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

The closest primary school to 53 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 53 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

The closest bus stop to 53 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX is Magnolia Close, 55m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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53 Chantry Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QX

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 53 Chantry Avenue

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

53 Chantry Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7QX). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2016) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2009–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £315,000 is 16.7% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£398/sq ft) was about 71.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2024 for £270,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Apr 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2016

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 14 April 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2016from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromG16toD61

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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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 53 Chantry Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53 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.

53 Chantry Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2009.

Current estimate

£315,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£270,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

12 September 2024Most recent
£270,000
+103.8%over 15 years
10 May 2009
£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.

53 Chantry Avenue outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,286

Street avg £3,133

Strongly above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 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.

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1 Bruce Road, Kempston

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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

£234k

1 Basen Close, Kempston

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2 bed1 bath

£426k

1 Chantry Avenue, Kempston

MK42 7QX

4 bed2 bath

£426k

1 Crouch Gardens, Kempston

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4 bed2 bath

Area

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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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Common questions

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