What kind of home is 9 Denton Close, MK42 8RY?

9 Denton Close, MK42 8RY is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 9 Denton Close, MK42 8RY?

9 Denton Close, MK42 8RY last sold for £382,500 in June 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £95,000 in August 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 9 Denton Close, MK42 8RY changed over time?

Across 4 sales between August 1997 and June 2021, 9 Denton Close, MK42 8RY rose from £95,000 to £382,500, a change of £287,500. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Denton Close, MK42 8RY?

The current EPC rating for 9 Denton Close, MK42 8RY is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Denton Close, MK42 8RY?

9 Denton Close, MK42 8RY has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (1,173 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Denton Close, MK42 8RY use?

The latest EPC at 9 Denton Close, MK42 8RY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Denton Close, MK42 8RY?

9 Denton Close, MK42 8RY is in council tax band D.

Which area is 9 Denton Close, MK42 8RY in?

9 Denton Close, MK42 8RY sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 9 Denton Close, MK42 8RY?

Police records around 9 Denton Close, MK42 8RY 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 9 Denton Close, MK42 8RY?

The closest primary school to 9 Denton Close, MK42 8RY is Great Denham Primary School (566m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (1.0km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 9 Denton Close, MK42 8RY?

The closest bus stop to 9 Denton Close, MK42 8RY is Mortimer Road, 121m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Denton Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8RY

4 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

109 m²

1173 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 Denton Close

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

9 Denton Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8RY). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Last sale on file: £382,500 in June 2021. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. Across 1997–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £441,000 is 15.3% above the 2021 sale price.

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

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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.

9 Denton Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from May 2012

EPC improved fromD67toC74

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Denton Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8RY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Denton 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.

Price for 9 Denton Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£441,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£382,500

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

20 June 2021Most recent
£382,500
+62.8%over 8 years
11 October 2012
£235,000
+2.2%over 6 years
25 November 2005
£230,000
+142.1%over 8 years
20 August 1997
£95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 8RY: £285,000 (2024–2012).

Nearby sales in MK42 8RY

On the street

Versus other Denton Close homes

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

On epc rating, 9 Denton Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,509

Street avg £3,145

Strongly above

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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1 Ashdale Avenue, Kempston

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3 bed

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3 bed2 bath

£295k

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3 bed1 bath

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3 bed

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

0.6 km

Great Denham Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 8RY 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 8RY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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