What kind of home is 15 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW?

15 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 15 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW last change hands?

15 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW last sold for £125,000 in November 2006, around 20 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £20,500 in November 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW changed over time?

Across 3 sales between November 1995 and November 2006, 15 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW rose from £20,500 to £125,000, a change of £104,500. That works out to roughly +17.9% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW?

The current EPC rating for 15 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW?

15 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 8DW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW use?

The latest EPC at 15 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW?

15 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.

Which area is 15 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW in?

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

Is 15 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW in a safe area?

Police records around 15 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.

What schools are near 15 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW?

The closest primary school to 15 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 15 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW?

The closest bus stop to 15 Cleveland Street, MK42 8DW is Margetts Road, 226m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Cleveland Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8DW

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 15 Cleveland Street

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

15 Cleveland Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8DW). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Period features are noted in the property record.

It hasn't traded since November 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1995–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £227,000 sits 81.6% above the 2006 sale of £125,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£190/sq ft) was about 31.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 61 m² it's 20.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (77 m² median across 17 EPCs).

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
Dining roomYes

Building

Central heatingYes
Period featuresYes

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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 2)

Mar 2021

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 March 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from Mar 2011

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

27%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Cleveland Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Cleveland Street 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.

Price for 15 Cleveland Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£227,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.9% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£125,000

Growth on file: 17.9% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

16 November 2006Most recent
£125,000
+110.1%over 6 years
4 April 2000
£59,500
+190.2%over 4 years
22 November 1995
£20,500

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.

15 Cleveland Street is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£2,049

Street avg £2,447

On par

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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.

£251k

1 Farrer Street, Kempston

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£255k

1 Cleveland Street, Kempston

MK42 8DW

2 bed1 bath

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1 Eastdale Close, Kempston

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3 bed

£280k

1 Fearnley Crescent, Kempston

MK42 8NL

3 bed

£179k

1 Dunkirk Close, Kempston

MK42 8TB

1 bed1 bath

£295k

1 Coniston Close, Kempston

MK42 8JT

3 bed1 bath

£298k

1 Beatrice Street, Kempston

MK42 8AF

3 bed2 bath

£320k

1 Ashdale Avenue, Kempston

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3 bed

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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FAQ

Common questions

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