What council tax band is 6 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU?

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

Where is 6 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU located?

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

What is crime like near 6 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU?

Police records around 6 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 6 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU?

The closest primary school to 6 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.

What transport links are near 6 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU?

The closest bus stop to 6 Birchdale Avenue, MK42 8NU is Dunkirk Close, 301m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Birchdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NU

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 6 Birchdale Avenue

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

6 Birchdale Avenue is a property in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8NU). It has council tax band C.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Birchdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

No planning applications are recorded against 6 Birchdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NU. The full report also covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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: £300,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in MK42 8NU

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Addison Close, Kempston

MK42 8JA

3 bed1 bath

£320k

1 Ashdale Avenue, Kempston

MK42 8NT

3 bed

£245k

1 Austin Canons, Kempston

MK42 8AS

£366k

1 Austin Canons Way, Kempston

MK42 8DY

£285k

1 Beatrice Street, Kempston

MK42 8AF

3 bed2 bath

£211k

1 Bedford Road, Kempston

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1 Birchdale Avenue, Kempston

MK42 8NU

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.

Full Bedford report

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.

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

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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