Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
18 Buttermere Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8JU
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
84 m²
904 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
About 18 Buttermere Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
18 Buttermere Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8JU). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in September 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £309,000 sits 90.7% above the 2007 sale of £162,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£179/sq ft) was about 66.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageIntegral
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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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
Jul 2023EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 22 July 2033
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 18 Buttermere Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
18 Buttermere Close has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£309,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2007)
£162,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
13 September 2007Most recent
£162,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 8JU: £152,000 (2017–2007).
Nearby sales in MK42 8JU
11 Buttermere Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8JU
Sold Dec 2017
£226,00026 Buttermere Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8JU
Sold Jan 2008
£152,00016 Buttermere Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8JU
Sold Apr 2007
£177,5003 Buttermere Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8JU
Sold Mar 2007
£170,0007 Buttermere Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8JU
Sold Sept 2005
£86,666
Versus other Buttermere Close homes
Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
18 Buttermere Close is notably below the street on epc rating.
Price per m²
£1,929
Street avg £1,323
Floor Area
84 m²
Street avg 86 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.4 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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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.
Crime
424/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
The Windermere — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Bedford Road Primary Academy. 20 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 8JU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.2dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 18 Buttermere Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8JU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.