56B Thornton Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8PD is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,345 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £502,892 , which equates to approximately £374 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Apr 2005 for £239,995. Since then, the value has increased by £262,897, representing a 109.5% increase, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £502,892 is:

  • 73.3% higher than the average property price on Thornton Street
  • 66.2% higher than the average in the MK42 8PD postcode area
  • and 51.5% higher than the average price for Bedford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 8 February 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1345 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£502,892
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£374
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

56B Thornton Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8PD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Feb 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, supplemented by a solar water heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Apr 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 28.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, plus solar, with its energy efficiency improving from good to very good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 85% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, plus solar
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK42 8PD

2 nd / 48
Price Rank
66% higher than average
5 th / 37
Size Rank
40% bigger than average
8 th / 37
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 8PD , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 48. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 37 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 37 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£502,892
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+110 %
20 Apr 2005
£239,995
Leasehold
+71.4 %
18 Nov 2002
£140,000
Leasehold
+105.9 %
29 Oct 1997
£68,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 5 Dec 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1165 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 17 Aug 2009

Data Sources

The property at 56B Thornton Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8PD appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Apr 2005. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Feb 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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