What kind of home is 1d, Bedford Road, MK42 8AB?

1d, Bedford Road, MK42 8AB is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 1d, Bedford Road, MK42 8AB have?

The current EPC rating for 1d, Bedford Road, MK42 8AB is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1d, Bedford Road, MK42 8AB?

1d, Bedford Road, MK42 8AB has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1d, Bedford Road, MK42 8AB use?

The latest EPC at 1d, Bedford Road, MK42 8AB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1d, Bedford Road, MK42 8AB?

1d, Bedford Road, MK42 8AB is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1d, Bedford Road, MK42 8AB in?

1d, Bedford Road, MK42 8AB sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1d, Bedford Road, MK42 8AB?

Police records around 1d, Bedford Road, MK42 8AB 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 1d, Bedford Road, MK42 8AB?

The closest primary school to 1d, Bedford Road, MK42 8AB is Cauldwell School (534m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford College (1.3km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1d, Bedford Road, MK42 8AB?

The closest bus stop to 1d, Bedford Road, MK42 8AB is Whitbread Avenue, 71m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1d, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AB

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 1d

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

1d is an end-of-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8AB). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since November 2008. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 August 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2010from Nov 2008

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%20%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2020from Aug 2010

Low Energy Lighting

20%71%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1d, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1d has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications 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.

1d has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£192,000

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 8AB: £205,000 (2025–2013).

Nearby sales in MK42 8AB

On the street

Versus other Bedford Road homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 1d lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

Above

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

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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 Bedford Road, Kempston

MK42 8AB

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£151k

1 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, Kempston

MK42 8JH

£251k

1 Farrer Street, Kempston

MK42 8JH

2 bed

£255k

1 Cleveland Street, Kempston

MK42 8DW

2 bed1 bath

£260k

1 Austin Canons, Kempston

MK42 8AS

£134k

1 Blenheim Court, Walcourt Road, Kempston

MK42 8SX

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.

Full Bedford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Whitbread Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Cauldwell School. 25 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 8AB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 8AB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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