When did 18 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL last change hands?

18 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL last sold for £72,000 in November 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £40,000 in December 1997, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 18 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL?

Across 2 sales between December 1997 and November 2001, 18 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL rose from £40,000 to £72,000, a change of £32,000. That works out to roughly +16.3% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 18 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL?

18 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL 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 18 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL in?

18 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 18 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL 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 18 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL?

The closest primary school to 18 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL is Camestone School (238m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Daubeney Academy (360m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL?

The closest bus stop to 18 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL is Jowitt Avenue, 85m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Fearnley Crescent, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NL

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Overview

About 18 Fearnley Crescent

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18 Fearnley Crescent is a property in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8NL). It has council tax band B.

It hasn't traded since November 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.3% per year.

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Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Fearnley Crescent, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2001)

£72,000

Growth on file: 16.3% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

16 November 2001Most recent
£72,000
+80.0%over 3 years
23 December 1997
£40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 8NL: £270,000 (2024–2022).

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Crime

424/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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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

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44.3dB

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