17, Owen Close
17, Owen Close
Description & Estimates







Public records show 17, Owen Close, Bedford to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,184 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 303 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
17, Owen Close, Bedford has an estimated sale value of £306,714 and an estimated rental value of £1,486 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Owen Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 lies within the MK42 postal district.
Our Data Sources
17, Owen Close, Bedford has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in September 2014 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2014.
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
In very good condition, we estimate 17, Owen Close, Bedford would be worth £322,049, with a potential rental value of £1,560 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £285,244, with a rental value of £1,382 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 17, Owen Close, Bedford has declined by £1,812 (0.6%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £25 (1.7%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.8%.
Plot Size
17, Owen Close, Bedford occupies a 303 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 33 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 24th largest.
Energy Efficiency
17, Owen Close, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 07 Jul 2014.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
17, Owen Close, Bedford last changed hands on 8th September 2014, selling for £190,000. 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 57.2% since September 2014.
- Sold Sep 2014£190,000
- Sold Mar 2006£148,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 550 metres of 17, Owen Close, Bedford across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 22, Galloway Close, Bedford, MK42 7DX, a freehold house, sold at £295,000 on the 12th December 2024.
Read more about house prices in MK42.
- Sold Dec 2024£295,000 | 3 Bed House22, Galloway Close, Bedford, MK42 7DX22, Galloway Close, Bedford, MK42 7DX
- Sold Mar 2024£350,000 | 4 Bed House9, Wyatt Road, Bedford, MK42 7EH9, Wyatt Road, Bedford, MK42 7EH
- Sold May 2021£230,000 | 4 Bed House38, Owen Close, Bedford, MK42 7EA38, Owen Close, Bedford, MK42 7EA
•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 17, Owen Close, Bedford as the 2nd largest and the 2nd most expensive of the 33 addresses on Owen Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42.
Against the MK42 postcode district average, it is £14k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mBalliol Primary School
- 700mBedford Road Primary Academy
- 900mKempston Rural Primary School
- 600mKempston Academy
- 1.3kmDaubeney Academy
- 2.6kmBiddenham International School and Sports College
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Public Transport Nearby
Kempston Hardwick station is the nearest stop to 17, Owen Close, Bedford at 2.4 kilometres away.
- 2.4kmKempston Hardwick
- 3.0kmBedford
- 3.0kmBedford St Johns
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.

