What type of property is 1a, Burgess Close, MK42 8RF?

1a, Burgess Close, MK42 8RF is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1a, Burgess Close, MK42 8RF?

1a, Burgess Close, MK42 8RF last sold for £180,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £40,000 in February 2001, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1a, Burgess Close, MK42 8RF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2001 and August 2024, 1a, Burgess Close, MK42 8RF rose from £40,000 to £180,000, a change of £140,000. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1a, Burgess Close, MK42 8RF?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Burgess Close, MK42 8RF is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in February 2009 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Burgess Close, MK42 8RF?

1a, Burgess Close, MK42 8RF has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (409 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 8RF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Burgess Close, MK42 8RF heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Burgess Close, MK42 8RF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Burgess Close, MK42 8RF?

1a, Burgess Close, MK42 8RF is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1a, Burgess Close, MK42 8RF located?

1a, Burgess Close, MK42 8RF sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1a, Burgess Close, MK42 8RF?

Police records around 1a, Burgess Close, MK42 8RF show an average of 424 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1a, Burgess Close, MK42 8RF?

The closest primary school to 1a, Burgess Close, MK42 8RF is Great Denham Primary School (758m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (1.2km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1a, Burgess Close, MK42 8RF?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Burgess Close, MK42 8RF is Mortimer Road, 115m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Burgess Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8RF

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

38 m²

409 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8RF). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 94), a 2-band jump.

At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (60 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 2001–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £203,000 is 12.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£440/sq ft) was about 136.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £180,000 in August 2024.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

1a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2018

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 July 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2018from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromF36toC74

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%60%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Burgess Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8RF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1a has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£203,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£180,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

22 August 2024Most recent
£180,000
+350.0%over 23 years
23 February 2001
£40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 8RF: £225,000 (2026–2018).

Nearby sales in MK42 8RF

On the street

Versus other Burgess Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,737

Street avg £2,448

Strongly above

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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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3 bed1 bath

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3 bed2 bath

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.1 km

Mortimer Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Great Denham Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 8RF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 8RF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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