What kind of home is 9 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

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

When did 9 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX last change hands?

9 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX last sold for £180,000 in June 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £183,000 in July 2011. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

The current EPC rating for 9 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in September 2010. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

9 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (795 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX use?

The latest EPC at 9 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

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

Which area is 9 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX in?

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

Is 9 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX in a safe area?

Police records around 9 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 9 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

The closest primary school to 9 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 9 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX?

The closest bus stop to 9 Chantry Avenue, MK42 7QX is Magnolia Close, 55m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Chantry Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QX

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

74 m²

795 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 Chantry Avenue

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

9 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 795 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2010) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The latest certificate is from September 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2011–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £318,000 sits 76.7% above the 2012 sale of £180,000. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in June 2012.

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
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

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.

9 Chantry Avenue ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Sept 2020

Current Certificate

Sept 2010

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 28 September 2020

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Chantry Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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.

9 Chantry Avenue changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£318,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.6% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2012)

£180,000

Growth on file: -1.6% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

17 June 2012Most recent
£180,000
-1.6%over 11 months
17 July 2011
£183,000

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.

9 Chantry Avenue outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,437

Street avg £3,207

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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

£348k

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

MK42 7GY

4 bed4 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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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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