18, The Briars
18, The Briars
Description & Estimates
Public records show 18, The Briars, Bedford to be a mid-century freehold house with 707 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 336 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
18, The Briars, Bedford has an estimated sale value of £310,974 and an estimated rental value of £1,279 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
The Briars, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 lies within the MK42 postal district.
Our Data Sources
18, The Briars, Bedford has a single entry in the Land Registry from November 2013 and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2009.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 18, The Briars, Bedford would be worth £326,522, with a potential rental value of £1,343 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £289,205, with a rental value of £1,189 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, The Briars, Bedford has grown by £1,219 (0.4%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £32 (2.5%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.9%.
Plot Size
18, The Briars, Bedford occupies a 336 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 28 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 6th largest.
Energy Efficiency
18, The Briars, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 17 Dec 2009.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
18, The Briars, Bedford last changed hands on 15th November 2013, selling for £180,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 78.8% since November 2013.
- Sold Nov 2013£180,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 620 metres of 18, The Briars, Bedford across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 11, The Firs, Bedford, MK42 7RE, a freehold house, sold at £310,000 on the 5th February 2026.
Read more about house prices in MK42.
- Sold Feb 2026£310,000 | 3 Bed House11, The Firs, Bedford, MK42 7RE11, The Firs, Bedford, MK42 7RE
- Sold Nov 2024£278,000 | 3 Bed House57, Chantry Avenue, Bedford, MK42 7QX57, Chantry Avenue, Bedford, MK42 7QX
- Sold Nov 2020£275,000 | 3 Bed House1, The Firs, Bedford, MK42 7RE1, The Firs, Bedford, MK42 7RE
•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, The Briars, Bedford as the 37th largest and the 8th most expensive of the 38 addresses on The Briars, Kempston, Bedford, MK42.
Against the MK42 postcode district average, it is £18k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mSpringfield Primary School
- 700mCamestone School
- 900mBedford Road Primary Academy
- 300mDaubeney Academy
- 1.4kmKempston Academy
- 2.6kmBedford Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Bedford St Johns station is the nearest stop to 18, The Briars, Bedford at 2.4 kilometres away.
- 2.4kmBedford St Johns
- 2.5kmKempston Hardwick
- 2.7kmBedford
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.
