What type of property is 5 Austin Canons, MK42 8AS?

5 Austin Canons, MK42 8AS is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 5 Austin Canons, MK42 8AS have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Austin Canons, MK42 8AS is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Austin Canons, MK42 8AS?

5 Austin Canons, MK42 8AS has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Austin Canons, MK42 8AS heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Austin Canons, MK42 8AS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Austin Canons, MK42 8AS?

5 Austin Canons, MK42 8AS is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Austin Canons, MK42 8AS located?

5 Austin Canons, MK42 8AS sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Austin Canons, MK42 8AS?

Police records around 5 Austin Canons, MK42 8AS 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 5 Austin Canons, MK42 8AS?

The closest primary school to 5 Austin Canons, MK42 8AS is Cauldwell School (506m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford College (1.2km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Austin Canons, MK42 8AS?

The closest bus stop to 5 Austin Canons, MK42 8AS is Whitbread Avenue, 79m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Austin Canons, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AS

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 5 Austin Canons

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

5 Austin Canons is a semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8AS). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2016. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The latest certificate is from July 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Jul 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2016

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 13 July 2026

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Austin Canons, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Austin Canons 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.

5 Austin Canons has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£302,000

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 8AS: £250,000 (2026–2016).

Nearby sales in MK42 8AS

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.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

On par

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 86 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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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.

£301k

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MK42 8AF

3 bed2 bath

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1 Coniston Close, Kempston

MK42 8JT

3 bed1 bath

£320k

1 Ashdale Avenue, Kempston

MK42 8NT

3 bed

£321k

1 Buttermere Close, Kempston

MK42 8JU

4 bed1 bath

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1 Fearnley Crescent, Kempston

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3 bed

£278k

1 Egglestone Close, Kempston

MK42 8QE

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1 Eastdale Close, Kempston

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3 bed

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. 26 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 8AS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

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

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Common questions

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