Our Data Sources
2, Watercress Rise, Bedford has a single entry in the Land Registry from February 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2018.
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
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 2, Watercress Rise, Bedford, we estimate a market value of £537,620 and a rental value of £2,055 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £476,178 and £1,820 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 2, Watercress Rise, Bedford as measuring 235 m2.
That makes it the 31st largest plot in the postcode, where 50 of the 66 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
2, Watercress Rise, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 30 Nov 2018.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has high performance glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 2, Watercress Rise, Bedford completed on 12th February 2021 at £460,000 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 dropped by 4.0% over the period since February 2021.
- Sold Feb 2021£460,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Over the past 2 years 3 properties similar to 2, Watercress Rise, Bedford have sold within a radius of 1.3 kilometres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 16th February 2026, was 34, Lacewing Drive, Bedford, MK40 4UP, a freehold house which sold for £625,000.
Read more about house prices in MK40.
- Sold Feb 2026£625,000 | 4 Bed House34, Lacewing Drive, Bedford, MK40 4UP34, Lacewing Drive, Bedford, MK40 4UP
- Sold Dec 2025£541,700 | 4 Bed House2, Lacewing Drive, Bedford, MK40 4UP2, Lacewing Drive, Bedford, MK40 4UP
- Sold Mar 2021£465,000 | 4 Bed House1, Watercress Rise, Bedford, MK40 4US1, Watercress Rise, Bedford, MK40 4US
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Of the 66 addresses on Watercress Rise, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40, 2, Watercress Rise, Bedford comes out as the 2nd largest and the 2nd most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £177k more expensive than the average property across the MK40 district.
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Schools Nearby
- 800mSt James' CofE Academy
- 1.1kmGreat Ouse Primary Academy
- 1.1kmSt Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School
- 1.1kmBiddenham International School and Sports College
- 2.8kmLincroft Academy
- 3.1kmBedford Free School
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Public Transport Nearby
- 2.1kmBedford
- 3.2kmBedford St Johns
- 5.9kmKempston Hardwick
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches ultrafast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated very low, based on Environment Agency data.
