What kind of home is 31 Ashdale Avenue, MK42 8NT?

31 Ashdale Avenue, MK42 8NT is a semi-detached house.

When did 31 Ashdale Avenue, MK42 8NT last change hands?

31 Ashdale Avenue, MK42 8NT last sold for £246,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £215,000 in June 2023. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 31 Ashdale Avenue, MK42 8NT?

The current EPC rating for 31 Ashdale Avenue, MK42 8NT is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a G recorded in June 2023 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 Ashdale Avenue, MK42 8NT?

31 Ashdale Avenue, MK42 8NT has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 Ashdale Avenue, MK42 8NT use?

The latest EPC at 31 Ashdale Avenue, MK42 8NT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31 Ashdale Avenue, MK42 8NT?

31 Ashdale Avenue, MK42 8NT is in council tax band C.

Which area is 31 Ashdale Avenue, MK42 8NT in?

31 Ashdale Avenue, MK42 8NT sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 31 Ashdale Avenue, MK42 8NT in a safe area?

Police records around 31 Ashdale Avenue, MK42 8NT 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 31 Ashdale Avenue, MK42 8NT?

The closest primary school to 31 Ashdale Avenue, MK42 8NT is Camestone School (275m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Daubeney Academy (725m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 31 Ashdale Avenue, MK42 8NT?

The closest bus stop to 31 Ashdale Avenue, MK42 8NT is Dunkirk Close, 287m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Ashdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NT

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 31 Ashdale Avenue

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

31 Ashdale Avenue is a semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8NT). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2023 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2023–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £347,000 is 41.1% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£236/sq ft) was about 24.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £246,000 in July 2023.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 March 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Jun 2023

EPC improved fromG1toD66

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

CommunityGas

Fuel source changed

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Ashdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Ashdale Avenue 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.

31 Ashdale Avenue changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£347,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.4% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2023)

£246,000

Growth on file: 14.4% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

27 July 2023Most recent
£246,000
+14.4%
6 June 2023
£215,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 8NT: £380,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in MK42 8NT

On the street

Versus other Ashdale Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 31 Ashdale Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,536

Street avg £2,960

Below

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 108 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 5.0 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.

£347k

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MK42 8RY

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1 Addison Close, Kempston

MK42 8JA

3 bed1 bath

£368k

1 Austin Canons Way, Kempston

MK42 8DY

£321k

1 Buttermere Close, Kempston

MK42 8JU

4 bed1 bath

£320k

1 Ashdale Avenue, Kempston

MK42 8NT

3 bed

£301k

1 College Court, Kempston

MK42 8LX

£298k

1 Beatrice Street, Kempston

MK42 8AF

3 bed2 bath

£295k

1 Coniston Close, Kempston

MK42 8JT

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

0.3 km

Dunkirk Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Camestone School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 8NT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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