Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
21 Birchdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NU
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
93 m²
1001 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About 21 Birchdale Avenue
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
21 Birchdale Avenue is a semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8NU). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 25 June 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jun 2026from Jan 2014
EPC improved fromE41toD63
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
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Level 3 Building Survey
Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 21 Birchdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
21 Birchdale Avenue has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
21 Birchdale Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£309,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 8NU: £312,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in MK42 8NU
2 Birchdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NU
Sold Nov 2025
£450,0009 Birchdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NU
Sold Feb 2025
£312,00011 Birchdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NU
Sold Mar 2024
£312,00015 Birchdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NU
Sold Dec 2020
£300,0008 Birchdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NU
Sold Jul 2020
£225,000
Versus other Birchdale Avenue homes
Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On co₂ emissions, 21 Birchdale Avenue stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
63 (D)
Street avg 56 (D)
Floor Area
93 m²
Street avg 105 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.6 t/year
Street avg 5.5 t/year
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
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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
424/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.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.2dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 21 Birchdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.