15 Ridge Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 9BP
About 15 Ridge Road
15 Ridge Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 9BP). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2014) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The latest certificate is from June 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Today's modelled estimate of £368,000 sits 75.2% above the 2011 sale of £210,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 105 m² it's 23.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (85 m² median across 14 EPCs). Last sold in September 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- EnsuiteYes
Energy performance
15 Ridge Road's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 Jun 2024
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
15 Ridge Road has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
2 applications on record at 15 Ridge Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 9BP
- Aug 2017ExtensionOutlineOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered and, if officers confirm that the Development can proceed, it must be completed by 30th May 2019.
- Documents
- 9 docs on file
- Reference
- 17/02090/HPN
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionOct 2017Decision
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Sales history & valuation
15 Ridge Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£368,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.2% per year over 6 years.
£210,000
Growth on file: -0.2% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
4 September 2011Most recent
£210,000
-0.9%over 6 years30 August 2005
£212,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 9BP: £397,500 (2024–2018).
Nearby sales in MK43 9BP
17 Ridge Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 9BP
Sold Jun 2024
£121,46526 Ridge Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 9BP
Sold Nov 2022
£410,00016 Ridge Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 9BP
Sold Nov 2020
£397,50012 Ridge Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 9BP
Sold Nov 2020
£430,00022 Ridge Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 9BP
Sold Dec 2018
£321,000
Versus other Ridge Road homes
15 Ridge Road outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,000
Street avg £2,729
Floor Area
105 m²
Street avg 93 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.9 t/year
Street avg 4.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Ibbett Close — bus stop.
Closest school
0.9 km
Kempston Rural Primary School. 10 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.9dB







