What type of property is 7 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB?

7 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 7 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB?

7 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (441 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB?

7 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 7 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB located?

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

What is crime like near 7 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB?

Police records around 7 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 7 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB?

The closest bus stop to 7 Dunkirk Close, MK42 8TB is Dunkirk Close, 41m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Dunkirk Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8TB

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 7 Dunkirk Close

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

7 Dunkirk Close is a semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8TB). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump.

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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)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 August 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Nov 2008

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Dunkirk Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8TB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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.

7 Dunkirk Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£192,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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.

On epc rating, 7 Dunkirk Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 57 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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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.

£179k

1 Dunkirk Close, Kempston

MK42 8TB

1 bed1 bath

£208k

1 Bedford Road, Kempston

MK42 8AB

£166k

1 Burgess Close, Kempston

MK42 8RF

£151k

1 Cromwell Court, Farrer Street, Kempston

MK42 8JH

£251k

1 Farrer Street, Kempston

MK42 8JH

2 bed

£255k

1 Cleveland Street, Kempston

MK42 8DW

2 bed1 bath

£260k

1 Austin Canons, Kempston

MK42 8AS

£134k

1 Blenheim Court, Walcourt Road, Kempston

MK42 8SX

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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 7 Dunkirk Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8TB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.