When did 20 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL last change hands?

20 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL last sold for £38,500 in June 1995, around 31 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL had any planning applications?

20 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL has 3 planning records on file (3 approved), most recent in July 2017. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 20 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL?

20 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.

Where is 20 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL located?

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

What is crime like near 20 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL?

Police records around 20 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL?

The closest primary school to 20 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 20 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL?

The closest bus stop to 20 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL is Jowitt Avenue, 85m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Fearnley Crescent, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NL

3 planning records

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 20 Fearnley Crescent

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

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

It hasn't traded since June 1995, a hold of 31 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Fearnley Crescent, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2017
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Oak - Dead wood and reduce canopy by no more than 1.5m
Reference
17/01195/TPO
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Oct 2013
RenovationFull
In report
Upgrading of flat-roof insulation and finishes and the installation of a rooflight
Reference
13/01508/FUL
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What's in 20 Fearnley Crescent, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NL's planning history?

1 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

20 Fearnley Crescent has been held in the same hands since before 2000.

Last sold (1995)

£38,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

1 June 1995Most recent
£38,500

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

Nearby sales in MK42 8NL

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Area

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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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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 8NL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.3dB

Low

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