1, Ripon Close
1, Ripon Close
Description & Estimates
The public record describes 1, Ripon Close, Bedford as a modern house with 592 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 163 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 2 bedrooms with a garden.
1, Ripon Close, Bedford has an estimated sale value of £252,022 and an estimated rental value of £1,095 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Ripon Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 lies within the MK42 postal district.
Our Data Sources
1, Ripon Close, Bedford has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2025.
We combine this information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 1, Ripon Close, Bedford would be worth £264,623, with a potential rental value of £1,150 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £234,381, with a rental value of £1,019 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, Ripon Close, Bedford has risen by £4,399 (1.7%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £41 (3.8%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.2%.
Plot Size
1, Ripon Close, Bedford occupies a 163 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 31 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 19th largest.
Energy Efficiency
1, Ripon Close, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 28 Nov 2025.
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, Ripon Close, Bedford last changed hands on 3rd November 2003, selling for £124,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
- Sold Nov 2003£124,000
- Sold Jul 2003£119,000
- Sold May 1999£58,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 730 metres of 1, Ripon Close, Bedford across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 47, Viking Grove, Bedford, MK42 8UD, a freehold house, sold at £249,750 on the 11th September 2025.
Read more about house prices in MK42.
•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, Ripon Close, Bedford as the 22nd largest and the 22nd most expensive of the 31 addresses on Ripon Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42.
Against the MK42 postcode district average, it is £41k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 800mBedford Road Primary Academy
- 1.0kmGreat Denham Primary School
- 1.0kmWestfield Primary School
- 1.2kmBiddenham International School and Sports College
- 1.5kmDaubeney Academy
- 2.0kmKempston Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Bedford station is the nearest stop to 1, Ripon Close, Bedford at 1.6 kilometres away.
- 1.6kmBedford
- 1.9kmBedford St Johns
- 3.8kmKempston Hardwick
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.
