What kind of home is 34 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL?

34 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 34 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL last change hands?

34 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL last sold for £120,000 in September 2009, around 17 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 34 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL?

The current EPC rating for 34 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 34 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL?

34 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (1,259 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 34 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL use?

The latest EPC at 34 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 34 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL?

34 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 34 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL in?

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

What is crime like near 34 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL?

Police records around 34 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 34 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL?

The closest primary school to 34 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 34 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL?

The closest bus stop to 34 Fearnley Crescent, MK42 8NL is Jowitt Avenue, 85m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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34 Fearnley Crescent, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

117 m²

1259 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 34 Fearnley Crescent

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

34 Fearnley Crescent is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8NL). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in September 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £242,000 sits 101.7% above the 2009 sale of £120,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs).

Specifications

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

Bedrooms4

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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(1 of 3)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 April 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromD58toC77

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof

Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

69%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 34 Fearnley Crescent, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

34 Fearnley Crescent 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.

The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£242,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2009)

£120,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 September 2009Most recent
£120,000

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

Nearby sales in MK42 8NL

On the street

Versus other Fearnley Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 34 Fearnley Crescent stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,026

Street avg £1,648

Below

Floor Area

117 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.5 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.

£321k

1 Buttermere Close, Kempston

MK42 8JU

4 bed1 bath

£429k

1 Ely Way, Kempston

MK42 8TW

4 bed2 bath

£277k

1 Eastdale Close, Kempston

MK42 8LY

3 bed

£280k

1 Fearnley Crescent, Kempston

MK42 8NL

3 bed

£295k

1 Coniston Close, Kempston

MK42 8JT

3 bed1 bath

£298k

1 Beatrice Street, Kempston

MK42 8AF

3 bed2 bath

£320k

1 Ashdale Avenue, Kempston

MK42 8NT

3 bed

£361k

1 Addison Close, Kempston

MK42 8JA

3 bed1 bath

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

0.1 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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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