Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
22 Ridge Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 9BP
4 sales on record1 planning record
Estimated value
£384,000
- Since the 2026 sale (£405,000)-5%
- Against MK43 9BP's recent median (£397,500)-3%
Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
86 m²
926 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£384,000
- Against its 2026 sale (£405,000)-5%
- Against MK43 9BP's recent median (£397,500)-3%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 22 Ridge Road is modelled from its 86 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 9BP. 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
86 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2026
Sales of this home
4 sales recorded, the latest in 2026
Recent sales in MK43 9BP
5 sales, median £397,500 (2024–2016)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: April 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
22 Ridge Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2007.
Sales timeline
7 April 2026Most recent
£405,000
+26.2%over 7 years21 December 2018
£321,000
+54.3%over 8 years7 April 2010
£208,000
+36.4%over 2 years1 November 2007
£152,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 9BP: £397,500 (2024–2016).
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
£430,0007 Ridge Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 9BP
Sold Dec 2016
£275,000
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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About 22 Ridge Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
22 Ridge Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 9BP). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It changed hands recently, sold April 2026 for £405,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2007. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2007–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£438/sq ft) was about 132.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms2
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 28 January 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2026from Feb 2010
EPC improved fromC75toD65
Hot Water
Very GoodGood
Hot water efficiency decreased
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 22 Ridge Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 9BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1 application on record at 22 Ridge Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 9BP
1decisions1extensions
- Jul 2007ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Two storey extension to rear of 22 and first floor rear extension to 24.
- Reference
- 07/01552/FUL
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Versus other Ridge Road homes
Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On years held, 22 Ridge Road runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£4,709
Street avg £2,556
Floor Area
86 m²
Street avg 94 m²
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 4.0 t/year
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.
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
123/mo
Falling 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.
Nearest schools
- Kempston Rural Primary SchoolPrimary881m
- Kempston AcademySecondary1.1km
- Wootton Primary SchoolPrimary1.5km
- Balliol Primary SchoolPrimary1.5km
Nearest stops
- Ibbett CloseBus stop37m
- Ridgeways FarmBus stop263m
- Wootton RoadBus stop368m
- Kempston Rural Primary SchoolBus stop640m
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.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK43 9BP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.9dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 22 Ridge Road is modelled from its 86 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 9BP. 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. 4 sales are recorded for 22 Ridge Road. 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 22 Ridge Road was lodged in January 2026 at band D and is valid until January 2036. 2 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 22 Ridge Road. 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 10 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK43 9BP, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 22 Ridge Road is in council tax band C. 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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