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9 Austin Canons, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AS

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
128 m²
1378 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 9 Austin Canons

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

9 Austin Canons is a semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8AS). It has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (around 1378 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 128 m² the property is well over the postcode median (85 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Jul 2016
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Ventilation
NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

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21st centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Austin Canons, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Austin Canons has no planning applications on record.

2

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.

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

Current estimate

£336,000

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).

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.

9 Austin Canons outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 75 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

128 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 9 Austin Canons

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£347k

1 Denton Close, Kempston

MK42 8RY

£321k

1 Buttermere Close, Kempston

MK42 8JU

4 bed1 bath
£320k

1 Ashdale Avenue, Kempston

MK42 8NT

3 bed
£361k

1 Addison Close, Kempston

MK42 8JA

3 bed1 bath
£368k

1 Austin Canons Way, Kempston

MK42 8DY

£301k

1 College Court, Kempston

MK42 8LX

£298k

1 Beatrice Street, Kempston

MK42 8AF

3 bed2 bath
£295k

1 Coniston Close, Kempston

MK42 8JT

3 bed1 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.
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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 9 Austin Canons, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.