Our Data Sources
26, Watercress Rise, Bedford has a single entry in the Land Registry from May 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2019.
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 26, Watercress Rise, Bedford would be worth £404,079, with a potential rental value of £1,642 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £357,898, with a rental value of £1,454 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
26, Watercress Rise, Bedford occupies a 188 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 66 other houses in this postcode, 50 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 38th largest.
Energy Efficiency
26, Watercress Rise, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 09 May 2019.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has high performance glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
26, Watercress Rise, Bedford last changed hands on 28th May 2019, selling for £340,000. 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 4.4% since May 2019.
- Sold May 2019£340,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 265 sales of comparable properties within 1.3 kilometres of 26, Watercress Rise, Bedford across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 35, Dragonfly Crescent, Bedford, MK40 4UB, a freehold house, sold at £367,000 on the 17th December 2025.
Read more about house prices in MK40.
- Sold Dec 2025£367,000 | 3 Bed House35, Dragonfly Crescent, Bedford, MK40 4UB35, Dragonfly Crescent, Bedford, MK40 4UB
- Sold Oct 2025£365,000 | 3 Bed House1, Eider Grange, Bedford, MK40 4UZ1, Eider Grange, Bedford, MK40 4UZ
- Sold Dec 2024£400,000 | 3 Bed House1, Zander Grove, Bedford, MK40 4UY1, Zander Grove, Bedford, MK40 4UY
•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 26, Watercress Rise, Bedford as the 30th largest and the 30th most expensive of the 66 addresses on Watercress Rise, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40.
Against the MK40 postcode district average, it is £52k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- St James' CofE Academy800 m away
- Great Ouse Primary Academy1.1 km away
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School1.1 km away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College1.1 km away
- Lincroft Academy2.8 km away
- Bedford Free School3.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Bedford|2.1 km away
- Bedford St Johns|3.2 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|5.9 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.
