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7 Ashdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NT

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
147 m²
1582 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 7 Ashdale Avenue

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

7 Ashdale Avenue is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8NT). It has a recorded floor area of 147 m² (around 1582 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 147 m² the property is well over the postcode median (97 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was December 2024 at £431,000 — fresh data. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£272/sq ft) was about 35.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • ParkingOff road
  • Cul-de-sacYes
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 2)
Nov 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Mar 2014
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Ashdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Ashdale Avenue has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

  1. May 2016
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    First floor rear extension

    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    16/00744/FUL
    View planning record
  2. Feb 2016
    ExtensionOutline
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered and, if officers confirm that the Development can proceed, it must be completed by 30th May 2019.

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    16/00124/HPN
    View planning record

What's in 7 Ashdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NT's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and 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.

Latest sale on 7 Ashdale Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£448,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£431,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 December 2024Most recent

    £431,000

    +176.3%over 21 years
  2. 21 May 2003

    £156,000

    +24.8%over 1 year
  3. 8 February 2002

    £124,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 8NT: £320,000 (2024–2023).

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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.

7 Ashdale Avenue is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,932

Street avg £2,790

On par

Floor Area

147 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Below
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.

Crime

6/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.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for MK42 8NT

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 7 Ashdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.