1, Orchard Close
1, Orchard Close
Description & Estimates
Public records show 1, Orchard Close, Bedford to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,022 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 288 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
1, Orchard Close, Bedford has an estimated sale value of £342,379 and an estimated rental value of £1,596 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Orchard Close, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 lies within the MK43 postal district.
Our Data Sources
1, Orchard Close, Bedford has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in October 2020 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2019.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 1, Orchard Close, Bedford would be worth £359,498, with a potential rental value of £1,676 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £318,412, with a rental value of £1,484 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 1, Orchard Close, Bedford has increased by £4,499 (1.3%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £57 (3.6%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.6%.
Plot Size
1, Orchard Close, Bedford occupies a 288 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 12 other houses in this postcode, 10 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 3rd largest.
Energy Efficiency
1, Orchard Close, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 20 Sep 2019.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
1, Orchard Close, Bedford last changed hands on 9th October 2020, selling for £295,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 20.7% since October 2020.
- Sold Oct 2020£295,000
- Sold Jul 2011£178,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 940 metres of 1, Orchard Close, Bedford across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 8, Walk House Close, Bedford, MK43 0HY, a freehold house, sold at £375,000 on the 6th February 2026.
Read more about house prices in MK43.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 1, Orchard Close, Bedford as the 12th largest and the 12th most expensive of the 12 addresses on Orchard Close, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43.
Against the MK43 postcode district average, it is £73k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mCranfield Church of England Academy
- 3.7kmNorth Crawley CofE School
- 4.2kmMarston Moreteyne VC School
- 5.4kmWootton Upper School
- 6.7kmFulbrook School
- 7.8kmWalton High
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Public Transport Nearby
Lidlington station is the nearest stop to 1, Orchard Close, Bedford at 4.7 kilometres away.
- 4.7kmLidlington
- 5.0kmRidgmont
- 5.5kmMillbrook (Bedfordshire)
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
