1 Fearnley Crescent, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NL
About 1 Fearnley Crescent
1 Fearnley Crescent is a three-bedroom property in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8NL). It has council tax band C.
Held since May 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.3% per year.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
Outside
- GarageYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
No EPC on record
This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.
Planning history
A a rear extension application was refused at 1 Fearnley Crescent in 2022.
- Jun 2022ExtensionFullIn report
Extension: Rear of property
One and two storey rear extension
- Documents
- 14 docs on file
- Reference
- 22/00881/FUL
- Nov 2021ExtensionOutlineIn report
Extension: Rear of property
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Single storey rear extension)
- Documents
- 13 docs on file
- Reference
- 21/01586/LDP
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 1 Fearnley Crescent
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- A planning decision worth checking
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1995.
£158,000
Growth on file: 10.3% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
30 May 2007Most recent
£158,000
+229.2%over 12 years24 March 1995
£48,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 8NL: £270,000 (2024–2022).
Nearby sales in MK42 8NL
14 Fearnley Crescent, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NL
Sold Aug 2024
£200,0005 Fearnley Crescent, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NL
Sold Jun 2024
£270,00032 Fearnley Crescent, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NL
Sold Dec 2022
£291,0008 Fearnley Crescent, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NL
Sold Apr 2022
£292,00030 Fearnley Crescent, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NL
Sold Apr 2022
£262,500
Everything we know about 1 Fearnley Crescent, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- A planning decision worth checking

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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Jowitt Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Camestone School. 21 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.3dB