What type of property is 3 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB?

3 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 3 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB last change hands?

3 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB last sold for £169,000 in December 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £38,995 in March 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB changed over time?

Across 4 sales between March 2003 and December 2023, 3 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB rose from £38,995 to £169,000, a change of £130,005. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB?

The current EPC rating for 3 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in February 2019 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB?

3 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (409 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB?

3 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 3 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB located?

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

What is crime like near 3 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB?

Police records around 3 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 3 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB?

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB?

The closest bus stop to 3 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB is Dunkirk Close, 41m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Dunkirk Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8TB

4 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

38 m²

409 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Dunkirk Close

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

3 Dunkirk Close is an end-of-terrace house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8TB). 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 (February 2023) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2019 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 93), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Last sale on file: £169,000 in December 2023. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2003–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£413/sq ft) was about 115.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 February 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Feb 2019

EPC improved fromF32toD59

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Dunkirk Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8TB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

3 Dunkirk Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£162,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£169,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

14 December 2023Most recent
£169,000
+128.4%over 4 years
7 April 2019
£74,000
+34.5%over 11 years
15 August 2007
£55,000
+41.0%over 4 years
3 March 2003
£38,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 8TB: £265,000 (2025–2015).

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.

3 Dunkirk Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,447

Street avg £2,389

Strongly above

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.6 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.

£166k

1 Burgess Close, Kempston

MK42 8RF

£151k

1 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, Kempston

MK42 8JH

£179k

1 Dunkirk Close, Kempston

MK42 8TB

1 bed1 bath

£134k

1 Blenheim Court, Walcourt Road, Kempston

MK42 8SX

£127k

1 Edward Arnold Court, Emmerton Road, Kempston

MK42 8QS

£208k

1 Bedford Road, Kempston

MK42 8AB

£124k

1 Adamson Court, Adamson Walk, Kempston

MK42 8QZ

£251k

1 Farrer Street, Kempston

MK42 8JH

2 bed

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Dunkirk Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8TB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.