What type of property is 1 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW?

1 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW?

1 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW last sold for £110,000 in August 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW?

1 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 8DW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW?

The most recent planning decision at 1 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW was a refusal for new build (ref. 22/01499/FUL) in December 2022. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW?

1 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW located?

1 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW?

Police records around 1 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW 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 1 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW?

The closest primary school to 1 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW is Camestone School (388m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Daubeney Academy (710m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW?

The closest bus stop to 1 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW is Margetts Road, 226m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Cleveland Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8DW

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Cleveland Street

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

1 Cleveland Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8DW). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record.

Today's modelled estimate of £255,000 sits 131.8% above the 2013 sale of £110,000. On the market in August 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2022.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas
Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 February 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromE39toD65

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Cleveland Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 1 Cleveland Street was refused — worth checking the council file.

1 application on record at 1 Cleveland Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8DW

1decisions15documents2nearby

Dec 2022
New BuildFull
Outcome in report
Erection of two storey one bedroom flat
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
22/01499/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 Cleveland Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£255,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£110,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 August 2013Most recent
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 8DW: £240,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in MK42 8DW

On the street

Versus other Cleveland Street homes

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

Price per m² for 1 Cleveland Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,392

Street avg £2,491

Strongly below

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 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.

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£295k

1 Coniston Close, Kempston

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Beatrice Street, Kempston

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Ashdale Avenue, Kempston

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3 bed

£361k

1 Addison Close, Kempston

MK42 8JA

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1 Dunkirk Close, Kempston

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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

0.2 km

Margetts Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Camestone School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 8DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 8DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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