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14 Austin Canons, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AS

1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
94 m²
1012 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 14 Austin Canons

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

14 Austin Canons is an end-of-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8AS). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2012. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Today's modelled estimate of £277,000 sits 89.7% above the 2013 sale of £146,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£144/sq ft) was about 16.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2024. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in January 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 2)
Nov 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Sept 2012
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Austin Canons, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Oct 2024
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    2 Scots Pines - Tree 1 - Remove drooping branch. Tree 2 - Remove dead wood.

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    24/01805/TPO
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What's in 14 Austin Canons, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AS's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

14 Austin Canons valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£277,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£146,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 January 2013Most recent

    £146,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 8AS: £185,000 (2022–2016).

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On the street

Versus other Austin Canons homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 14 Austin Canons stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,553

Street avg £2,051

On par

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par
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.

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

Crime

6/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. 26 schools nearby.

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The full 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 8AS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK42 8AS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 8AS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

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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