What kind of home is 1 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT?

1 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT last change hands?

1 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT last sold for £280,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT?

The current EPC rating for 1 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT?

1 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 37% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 8JT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT use?

The latest EPC at 1 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT?

1 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT in?

1 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT?

Police records around 1 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT 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 1 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT?

The closest primary school to 1 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT is Bedford Road Primary Academy (282m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Daubeney Academy (742m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT?

The closest bus stop to 1 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT is Bunyan Road, 196m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Coniston Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8JT

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Coniston Close

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

1 Coniston Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8JT). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 73). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

At 81 m² the property is well over the postcode median (57 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£321/sq ft) was about 110.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2023 for £280,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageIntegral

Building

Heating systemGas

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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

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 January 2033

6 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Coniston Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8JT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Coniston Close 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.

Latest sale on 1 Coniston Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£295,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£280,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 August 2023Most recent
£280,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 8JT: £195,000 (2020–2006).

Nearby sales in MK42 8JT

On the street

Versus other Coniston Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Coniston Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,457

Street avg £2,059

Strongly above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 108 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£298k

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£280k

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3 bed

£320k

1 Ashdale Avenue, Kempston

MK42 8NT

3 bed

£361k

1 Addison Close, Kempston

MK42 8JA

3 bed1 bath

£321k

1 Buttermere Close, Kempston

MK42 8JU

4 bed1 bath

£255k

1 Cleveland Street, Kempston

MK42 8DW

2 bed1 bath

£251k

1 Farrer Street, Kempston

MK42 8JH

2 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.

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Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bunyan Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Bedford Road Primary Academy. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 8JT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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