What type of property is 1 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB?

1 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 1 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB sell for?

1 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB last sold for £86,000 in April 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £63,500 in May 2002, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB?

Across 2 sales between May 2002 and April 2012, 1 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB rose from £63,500 to £86,000, a change of £22,500. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB?

The current EPC rating for 1 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB?

1 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB heated?

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

What council tax band is 1 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB?

1 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB 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 1 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB located?

1 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB?

Police records around 1 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB 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 1 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB?

The closest primary school to 1 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB is Camestone School (464m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Daubeney Academy (882m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB?

The closest bus stop to 1 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB is Dunkirk Close, 41m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Dunkirk Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8TB

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Dunkirk Close

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

1 Dunkirk Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8TB). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since September 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

Across 2002–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £179,000 sits 108.1% above the 2012 sale of £86,000. On the market in April 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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
FireplaceYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

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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(1 of 3)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 December 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2012from Sept 2011

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Dec 2023from May 2012

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

100%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Dunkirk Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8TB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Dunkirk 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.

1 Dunkirk Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£86,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

19 April 2012Most recent
£86,000
+35.4%over 9 years
2 May 2002
£63,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 8TB: £265,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in MK42 8TB

On the street

Versus other Dunkirk Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 1 Dunkirk Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,150

Street avg £2,717

Below

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.7 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.

£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

£320k

1 Ashdale Avenue, Kempston

MK42 8NT

3 bed

£166k

1 Burgess Close, Kempston

MK42 8RF

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.

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Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Dunkirk Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Camestone School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 8TB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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