7 Ashdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NT
About 7 Ashdale Avenue
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
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenSouth-facing
- ParkingOff road
- Cul-de-sacYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Window efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
7 Ashdale Avenue has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
- May 2016ExtensionFullIn report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
First floor rear extension
- Documents
- 12 docs on file
- Reference
- 16/00744/FUL
- Feb 2016ExtensionOutlineIn 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
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.
Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 7 Ashdale Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£448,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 23 years.
£431,000
Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 23 years.
Sales timeline
13 December 2024Most recent
£431,000
+176.3%over 21 years21 May 2003
£156,000
+24.8%over 1 year8 February 2002
£124,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 8NT: £320,000 (2024–2023).
Nearby sales in MK42 8NT
9 Ashdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NT
Sold May 2024
£330,0003 Ashdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NT
Sold Jan 2024
£380,00027 Ashdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NT
Sold Oct 2023
£320,00031 Ashdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NT
Sold Jul 2023
£246,00035 Ashdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NT
Sold Oct 2021
£325,000
Everything we know about 7 Ashdale Avenue, in one report
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Versus other Ashdale Avenue homes
7 Ashdale Avenue is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£2,932
Street avg £2,790
Floor Area
147 m²
Street avg 104 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.4 t/year
Street avg 4.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.1dB