38, Gilbert Close
38, Gilbert Close
Description & Estimates
Public records show 38, Gilbert Close, Bedford to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,173 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 274 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
38, Gilbert Close, Bedford has an estimated sale value of £366,550 and an estimated rental value of £1,541 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Gilbert Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 lies within the MK42 postal district.
Our Data Sources
38, Gilbert Close, Bedford has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in March 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2020.
We combine this information with that 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 38, Gilbert Close, Bedford would be worth £384,878, with a potential rental value of £1,618 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £340,892, with a rental value of £1,433 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 38, Gilbert Close, Bedford has fallen by £2,165 (0.6%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £26 (1.7%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.0%.
Plot Size
38, Gilbert Close, Bedford occupies a 274 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 43 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 33rd largest.
Energy Efficiency
38, Gilbert Close, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 14 Jan 2020.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Warm air, mains gas.
Sold Prices
38, Gilbert Close, Bedford last changed hands on 1st March 2024, selling for £355,000. 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 dropped by 7.2% since March 2024.
- Sold Mar 2024£355,000
- Sold Sep 2009£195,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 670 metres of 38, Gilbert Close, Bedford across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 21, Gilbert Close, Bedford, MK42 8RN, a freehold house, sold at £420,000 on the 21st October 2024.
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 38, Gilbert Close, Bedford as the 15th largest and the 13th most expensive of the 43 addresses on Gilbert Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42.
Against the MK42 postcode district average, it is £74k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 700mGreat Denham Primary School
- 900mWestfield Primary School
- 900mBedford Road Primary Academy
- 1.1kmBiddenham International School and Sports College
- 1.8kmDaubeney Academy
- 2.0kmKempston Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Bedford station is the nearest stop to 38, Gilbert Close, Bedford at 1.7 kilometres away.
- 1.7kmBedford
- 2.2kmBedford St Johns
- 3.9kmKempston Hardwick
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.
