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3 Egglestone Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8QE

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
112 m²
1206 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 3 Egglestone Close

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

3 Egglestone Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8QE). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in November 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include outbuildings.

At 112 m² the property is well over the postcode median (78 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). A recent sale: £378,000 in August 2025. Across 2015–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£314/sq ft) was about 79.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2018.

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • DrivewayYes
  • OutbuildingsYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Feb 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 February 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Nov 2014
EPC improved fromD66toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Permanent outbuildings

Because the property has been extended more than once and has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Egglestone Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8QE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 3 Egglestone Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8QE

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  1. Jan 2018
    Outline
    Outcome in report

    Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Garage conversion)

    Reference
    17/03199/LDP
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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 3 Egglestone Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£370,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£378,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 August 2025Most recent

    £378,000

    +68.0%over 10 years

  2. 12 August 2015

    £225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 8QE: £267,000 (2025–2016).

On the street

Versus other Egglestone Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 3 Egglestone Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,375

Street avg £2,943

On par

Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Egglestone Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£321k

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MK42 8TW

4 bed2 bath
£361k

1 Addison Close, Kempston

MK42 8JA

3 bed1 bath
£320k

1 Ashdale Avenue, Kempston

MK42 8NT

3 bed
£298k

1 Beatrice Street, Kempston

MK42 8AF

3 bed2 bath
£295k

1 Coniston Close, Kempston

MK42 8JT

3 bed1 bath
£280k

1 Fearnley Crescent, Kempston

MK42 8NL

3 bed
£277k

1 Eastdale Close, Kempston

MK42 8LY

3 bed
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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Gulliver Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Bedford Road Primary Academy. 21 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 8QE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK42 8QE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 8QE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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