18, Ripon Close
18, Ripon Close
Description & Estimates
The public record describes 18, Ripon Close, Bedford as a modern house with 538 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 88.9 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 2 bedrooms with a garden.
18, Ripon Close, Bedford has an estimated sale value of £236,057 and an estimated rental value of £1,026 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
18, Ripon Close, Bedford has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2026.
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 18, Ripon Close, Bedford would be worth £247,860, with a potential rental value of £1,077 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £219,533, with a rental value of £954 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 18, Ripon Close, Bedford has increased by £4,121 (1.7%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £39 (3.8%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.2%.
Plot Size
18, Ripon Close, Bedford occupies a 89 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 31st largest.
Energy Efficiency
18, Ripon Close, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 19 Feb 2026.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Electric storage heaters.
Sold Prices
18, Ripon Close, Bedford last changed hands on 20th May 2005, selling for £111,500. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
- Sold May 2005£111,500
- Sold May 2002£72,000
- Sold Jul 1998£44,250
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 700 metres of 18, Ripon Close, Bedford across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 13, Viking Grove, Bedford, MK42 8UD, a freehold house, sold at £240,000 on the 30th July 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 18, Ripon Close, Bedford as the 26th largest and the 26th most expensive of the 31 addresses on Ripon Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42.
Against the MK42 postcode district average, it is £56k 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 18, 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.
