40, Duchess Road
40, Duchess Road
Description & Estimates







According to the public record, 40, Duchess Road, Bedford is a mid-century freehold house with 947 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 295 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 40, Duchess Road, Bedford is £271,034 and the estimated rental value is £1,366 per month.
Duchess Road, Bedford, MK42 is located within the MK42 postal district.
Our Data Sources
40, Duchess Road, Bedford has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in March 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2020.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 40, Duchess Road, Bedford is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £284,586 and a rental value of £1,434 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £252,062 and a rental value of £1,270 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 40, Duchess Road, Bedford has climbed by £1,062 (0.4%), while its estimated rental value has risen by £34 per month (2.5%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 6.0%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 40, Duchess Road, Bedford sits on a plot of 295 m2.
We have plot size data on 22 out of 22 other houses in the postcode and 40, Duchess Road, Bedford sits on the 18th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
40, Duchess Road, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 15 Oct 2020.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 40, Duchess Road, Bedford was last sold on 2nd March 2021 for £225,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 3 sales since 1995.
Since March 2021, the market for similar properties has risen by 20.5%.
- Sold Mar 2021£225,000
- Sold Nov 2003£132,000
- Sold Aug 1996£38,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 40, Duchess Road, Bedford within a radius of 820 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 12, Royle Gardens, Bedford, MK42 0NJ, a freehold house which sold for £260,000 on the 17th December 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
Duchess Road, Bedford, MK42 has a total of 83 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 40, Duchess Road, Bedford is the 59th largest and the 60th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £21k less expensive than the average property in MK42.
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Schools Nearby
- 900mShortstown Primary School
- 1.0kmKing's Oak Primary School
- 1.8kmShackleton Primary School
- 1.1kmBedford Academy
- 2.6kmBedford Free School
- 3.0kmGoldington Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 40, Duchess Road, Bedford is Bedford St Johns station, which is 2.4 kilometres away.
- 2.4kmBedford St Johns
- 3.5kmBedford
- 5.4kmKempston Hardwick
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.

