2, Merchant Lane
2, Merchant Lane
Description & Estimates
Public records show 2, Merchant Lane, Bedford to be a period freehold house with 807 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 89.6 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
2, Merchant Lane, Bedford has an estimated sale value of £339,792 and an estimated rental value of £1,454 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Merchant Lane, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 lies within the MK43 postal district.
Our Data Sources
2, Merchant Lane, Bedford has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in September 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2015.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 2, Merchant Lane, Bedford would be worth £356,782, with a potential rental value of £1,527 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £316,007, with a rental value of £1,352 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 2, Merchant Lane, Bedford has grown by £4,465 (1.3%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £52 (3.6%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.1%.
Plot Size
2, Merchant Lane, Bedford occupies a 90 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 8 other houses in this postcode, 7 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 7th largest.
Energy Efficiency
2, Merchant Lane, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 22 Jul 2015.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
2, Merchant Lane, Bedford last changed hands on 13th September 2019, selling for £280,000. 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 22.5% since September 2019.
- Sold Sep 2019£280,000
- Sold May 2001£130,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 1.1 kilometres of 2, Merchant Lane, Bedford across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 135, High Street, Bedford, MK43 0HZ, a freehold house, sold at £350,000 on the 28th October 2025.
Read more about house prices in MK43.
•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 2, Merchant Lane, Bedford as the 23rd largest and the 26th most expensive of the 27 addresses on Merchant Lane, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43.
Against the MK43 postcode district average, it is £76k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mCranfield Church of England Academy
- 3.8kmNorth Crawley CofE School
- 4.2kmMarston Moreteyne VC School
- 5.5kmWootton Upper School
- 6.5kmFulbrook School
- 7.6kmWalton High
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Public Transport Nearby
Lidlington station is the nearest stop to 2, Merchant Lane, Bedford at 4.6 kilometres away.
- 4.6kmLidlington
- 4.8kmRidgmont
- 5.5kmMillbrook (Bedfordshire)
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.
