Our Data Sources
178, Castle Road, Bedford has a single entry in the Land Registry from April 2011 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2021.
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
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 178, Castle Road, Bedford, we estimate a market value of £442,276 and a rental value of £1,837 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £391,730 and £1,627 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 178, Castle Road, Bedford as measuring 158 m2.
That makes it the 3rd largest plot in the postcode, where all 6 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
178, Castle Road, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 23 Feb 2021.
The property is connected to mains gas and has mostly double glazing. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 178, Castle Road, Bedford completed on 15th April 2011 at £235,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 this is the property's only sale.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 56.1% over the period since April 2011.
- Sold Apr 2011£235,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2017 200 properties similar to 178, Castle Road, Bedford have sold within a radius of 470 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 7th May 2026, was 105, Howbury Street, Bedford, MK40 3QT, a freehold house which sold for £425,000.
Read more about house prices in MK40.
- Sold May 2026£425,000 | 4 Bed House105, Howbury Street, Bedford, MK40 3QT105, Howbury Street, Bedford, MK40 3QT
- Sold Feb 2026£420,000 | 4 Bed House78, York Street, Bedford, MK40 3RL78, York Street, Bedford, MK40 3RL
- Sold Dec 2025£440,000 | 4 Bed House31, Bower Street, Bedford, MK40 3RD31, Bower Street, Bedford, MK40 3RD
- Sold Nov 2025£308,500 | 4 Bed House19, Pembroke Street, Bedford, MK40 3RH19, Pembroke Street, Bedford, MK40 3RH
- Sold Sep 2025£410,000 | 4 Bed House72, York Street, Bedford, MK40 3RL72, York Street, Bedford, MK40 3RL
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £422,077, ranging from £337,012 to £501,674.
- 180 Castle Road
4 Bed House | 5 m | Est. Value: £463,945
- 182 Castle Road
4 Bed House | 10 m | Est. Value: £444,643
- 184 Castle Road
4 Bed House | 15 m | Est. Value: £447,811
- 75 Dudley Street
3 Bed House | 24 m | Est. Value: £363,317
- 181 Castle Road
4 Bed House | 27 m | Est. Value: £485,076
Location Comparison
Of the 275 addresses on Castle Road, Bedford, MK40, 178, Castle Road, Bedford comes out as the 108th largest and the 123rd most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £88k more expensive than the average property across the MK40 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Castle Newnham School300 m away
- St John Rigby Catholic Primary School800 m away
- Hazeldene School1.4 km away
- Goldington Academy800 m away
- Castle Newnham School900 m away
- Bedford Free School1.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Bedford St Johns|1.5 km away
- Bedford|2.0 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|6.3 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.












