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1 Marsh Leys Cottages, Woburn Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 9AB

1 planning record

Estimated value

£299,000

  • Since the 2015 sale (£185,250)+61%
  • Against MK43 9AB's recent median (£148,500)+101%

Newest record on this page: June 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£299,000

  • Against its 2015 sale (£185,250)+61%
  • Against MK43 9AB's recent median (£148,500)+101%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 1 Marsh Leys Cottages is modelled from its 72 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 9AB. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    72 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2025

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2015

  • Recent sales in MK43 9AB

    4 sales, median £148,500 (2013–1995)

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SalesLatest sale shown: March 2015Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Marsh Leys Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 March 2015Most recent

    £185,250

  2. 2 November 2010

    £184,995

Median price across the last 4 sales in MK43 9AB: £148,500 (2013–1995).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 1 Marsh Leys Cottages

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

1 Marsh Leys Cottages is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 9AB). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good.

Today's modelled estimate of £299,000 sits 61.4% above the 2015 sale of £185,250. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£239/sq ft) was about 39.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2025. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in March 2015.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Jun 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 June 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Jun 2010
EPC improved fromF25toC73
Main Fuel
WoodGas

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%72%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2025from Jun 2014
Low Energy Lighting
72%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Marsh Leys Cottages, Woburn Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 9AB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Marsh Leys Cottages has an approved extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 1 Marsh Leys Cottages, Woburn Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 9AB

1decisions1extensions7documents
  1. Jun 2025
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Two storey rear extension and single storey front/side extension.

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    25/00732/FUL
    Full record in report

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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

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Marsh Leys — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Kempston Academy. 11 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Kempston AcademySecondary956m
  • Balliol Primary SchoolPrimary1.2km
  • Wootton Primary SchoolPrimary1.6km
  • Kempston Rural Primary SchoolPrimary1.7km

Nearest stops

  • Marsh LeysBus stop251m
  • Fletcher RoadBus stop477m
  • The BowerBus stop923m
  • Kempston Hardwick Rail StationRailway station1.0km

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences666 reports39%
  • Anti-social Behaviour304 reports18%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson139 reports8%
  • Vehicle Crime116 reports7%

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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 MK43 9AB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK43 9AB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 9AB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1 Marsh Leys Cottages is modelled from its 72 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 9AB. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 1 Marsh Leys Cottages. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 1 Marsh Leys Cottages was lodged in June 2025 at band C and is valid until June 2035. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 1 Marsh Leys Cottages. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 11 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK43 9AB, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
1 Marsh Leys Cottages is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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