What type of property is 6 Chapman Close, MK42 8RU?

6 Chapman Close, MK42 8RU is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 6 Chapman Close, MK42 8RU last change hands?

6 Chapman Close, MK42 8RU last sold for £330,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £165,000 in March 2010, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 6 Chapman Close, MK42 8RU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2010 and July 2024, 6 Chapman Close, MK42 8RU rose from £165,000 to £330,000, a change of £165,000. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 6 Chapman Close, MK42 8RU?

The current EPC rating for 6 Chapman Close, MK42 8RU is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Chapman Close, MK42 8RU?

6 Chapman Close, MK42 8RU has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 29% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 8RU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Chapman Close, MK42 8RU heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Chapman Close, MK42 8RU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Chapman Close, MK42 8RU?

6 Chapman Close, MK42 8RU is in council tax band D.

Where is 6 Chapman Close, MK42 8RU located?

6 Chapman Close, MK42 8RU sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 6 Chapman Close, MK42 8RU?

Police records around 6 Chapman Close, MK42 8RU 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 Chapman Close, MK42 8RU?

The closest primary school to 6 Chapman Close, MK42 8RU is Great Denham Primary School (701m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (1.3km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 6 Chapman Close, MK42 8RU?

The closest bus stop to 6 Chapman Close, MK42 8RU is Mortimer Road, 89m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Chapman Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8RU

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Chapman Close

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

6 Chapman Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8RU). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 81 m² it sits well below the postcode median (123 m² across 7 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2010–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£378/sq ft) was about 100.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2024 for £330,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble, Integral

Building

Heating systemElectric
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Jan 2010

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Chapman Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Chapman Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in 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.

6 Chapman Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2010.

Current estimate

£360,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£330,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

14 July 2024Most recent
£330,000
+100.0%over 14 years
31 March 2010
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 8RU: £375,000 (2023–2012).

Nearby sales in MK42 8RU

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On the street

Versus other Chapman Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 6 Chapman Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,074

Street avg £2,521

Strongly above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 123 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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Comparables

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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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Mortimer Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 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 8RU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 8RU

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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