What kind of home is 5 Burgess Close, MK42 8RF?

5 Burgess Close, MK42 8RF is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Burgess Close, MK42 8RF last change hands?

5 Burgess Close, MK42 8RF last sold for £250,000 in April 2026. Before that, it sold for £105,000 in May 2003, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Burgess Close, MK42 8RF?

Across 2 sales between May 2003 and April 2026, 5 Burgess Close, MK42 8RF rose from £105,000 to £250,000, a change of £145,000. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Burgess Close, MK42 8RF?

The current EPC rating for 5 Burgess Close, MK42 8RF is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in February 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Burgess Close, MK42 8RF?

5 Burgess Close, MK42 8RF has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Burgess Close, MK42 8RF use?

The latest EPC at 5 Burgess Close, MK42 8RF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Burgess Close, MK42 8RF?

5 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.

Which area is 5 Burgess Close, MK42 8RF in?

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

What is crime like near 5 Burgess Close, MK42 8RF?

Police records around 5 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.

What schools are near 5 Burgess Close, MK42 8RF?

The closest primary school to 5 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.

What is the nearest station to 5 Burgess Close, MK42 8RF?

The closest bus stop to 5 Burgess Close, MK42 8RF is Mortimer Road, 115m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Burgess Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8RF

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Burgess Close

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

5 Burgess Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8RF). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

A recent sale: £250,000 in April 2026. Across 2003–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£394/sq ft) was about 111.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

Current Certificate

Feb 2019

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 February 2029

2 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Burgess Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8RF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Burgess Close 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2003.

Current estimate

£237,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£250,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

16 April 2026Most recent
£250,000
+138.1%over 22 years
21 May 2003
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 8RF: £182,000 (2024–2018).

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.

5 Burgess Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,237

Street avg £2,489

Strongly above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£251k

1 Farrer Street, Kempston

MK42 8JH

2 bed

£255k

1 Cleveland Street, Kempston

MK42 8DW

2 bed1 bath

£277k

1 Eastdale Close, Kempston

MK42 8LY

3 bed

£280k

1 Fearnley Crescent, Kempston

MK42 8NL

3 bed

£295k

1 Coniston Close, Kempston

MK42 8JT

3 bed1 bath

£298k

1 Beatrice Street, Kempston

MK42 8AF

3 bed2 bath

£179k

1 Dunkirk Close, Kempston

MK42 8TB

1 bed1 bath

£320k

1 Ashdale Avenue, Kempston

MK42 8NT

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

0.1 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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FAQ

Common questions

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