17, Gilbert Close
17, Gilbert Close
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 17, Gilbert Close, Bedford is a modern freehold house with 1,162 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 309 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 17, Gilbert Close, Bedford is £364,837 and the estimated rental value is £1,537 per month.
Gilbert Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 is located within the MK42 postal district.
Our Data Sources
17, Gilbert Close, Bedford has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in July 2022 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2020.
We combine this information with that 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
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 17, Gilbert Close, Bedford is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £383,079 and a rental value of £1,614 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £339,299 and a rental value of £1,429 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 17, Gilbert Close, Bedford has dropped by £2,155 (0.6%), while its estimated rental value has risen by £26 per month (1.7%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 5.1%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 17, Gilbert Close, Bedford sits on a plot of 309 m2.
We have plot size data on 43 out of 43 other houses in the postcode and 17, Gilbert Close, Bedford sits on the 27th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
17, Gilbert Close, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 11 Jan 2020.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 17, Gilbert Close, Bedford was last sold on 15th July 2022 for £386,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 3 sales since 1995.
Since July 2022, the market for similar properties has dropped by 7.5%.
- Sold Jul 2022£386,000
- Sold Mar 2002£133,000
- Sold Dec 1997£80,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 17, Gilbert Close, Bedford within a radius of 680 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 6, Slater Close, Bedford, MK42 8SQ, a freehold house which sold for £415,000 on the 22nd October 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
Gilbert Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 has a total of 43 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 17, Gilbert Close, Bedford is the 17th largest and the 15th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £72k more expensive than the average property in MK42.
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Schools Nearby
- 700mGreat Denham Primary School
- 900mWestfield Primary School
- 900mBedford Road Primary Academy
- 1.1kmBiddenham International School and Sports College
- 1.8kmDaubeney Academy
- 2.0kmKempston Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 17, Gilbert Close, Bedford is Bedford station, which is 1.7 kilometres away.
- 1.7kmBedford
- 2.2kmBedford St Johns
- 3.9kmKempston Hardwick
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
