What type of property is 11 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU?

11 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU is a semi-detached house.

What did 11 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU sell for?

11 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU last sold for £312,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 11 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU?

The current EPC rating for 11 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU is E with a score of 46 out of 100, lodged in March 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 11 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU?

11 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 8NU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 11 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU heated?

The latest EPC at 11 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

Has 11 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU had any planning applications?

11 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in January 2026. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 11 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU?

11 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU is in council tax band C.

Where is 11 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU located?

11 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 11 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU in a safe area?

Police records around 11 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU 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 11 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU?

The closest primary school to 11 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU is Camestone School (238m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Daubeney Academy (687m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 11 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU?

The closest bus stop to 11 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU is Dunkirk Close, 301m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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11 Birchdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NU

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 46

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 11 Birchdale Avenue

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

11 Birchdale Avenue is a semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8NU). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since January 2013. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Today's modelled estimate of £362,000 is 16% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£329/sq ft) was about 91.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2024 for £312,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2026.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

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.

11 Birchdale Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2019

EPC Rating

E46

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Birchdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2026
Outline
In report
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Use of first floor bedroom as private hire booking office)
Reference
25/01905/LDP
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What's in 11 Birchdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NU'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.

11 Birchdale Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£362,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£312,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 March 2024Most recent
£312,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 8NU: £266,500 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in MK42 8NU

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On the street

Versus other Birchdale Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 11 Birchdale Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,545

Street avg £2,086

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

8.5 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Dunkirk Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 8NU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 8NU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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