40, Owen Close
40, Owen Close
Description & Estimates







The public record describes 40, Owen Close, Bedford as a mid-century house with 882 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 486 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
40, Owen Close, Bedford has an estimated sale value of £253,115 and an estimated rental value of £1,289 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Owen Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 lies within the MK42 postal district.
Our Data Sources
40, Owen Close, Bedford has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2021.
We combine this information with public data 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
In very good condition, we estimate 40, Owen Close, Bedford would be worth £265,771, with a potential rental value of £1,354 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £235,397, with a rental value of £1,199 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 40, Owen Close, Bedford has climbed by £992 (0.4%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £32 (2.5%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.1%.
Plot Size
40, Owen Close, Bedford occupies a 486 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 33 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 6th largest.
Energy Efficiency
40, Owen Close, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 28 Jul 2021.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
40, Owen Close, Bedford last changed hands on 16th December 2005, selling for £135,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
- Sold Dec 2005£135,000
- Sold Jun 1997£48,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 560 metres of 40, Owen Close, Bedford across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 3, Wyatt Road, Bedford, MK42 7EH, a freehold house, sold at £293,000 on the 9th August 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 40, Owen Close, Bedford as the 16th largest and the 17th most expensive of the 33 addresses on Owen Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42.
Against the MK42 postcode district average, it is £39k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mBalliol Primary School
- 700mBedford Road Primary Academy
- 900mKempston Rural Primary School
- 600mKempston Academy
- 1.3kmDaubeney Academy
- 2.6kmBiddenham International School and Sports College
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Public Transport Nearby
Kempston Hardwick station is the nearest stop to 40, Owen Close, Bedford at 2.4 kilometres away.
- 2.4kmKempston Hardwick
- 3.0kmBedford
- 3.0kmBedford St Johns
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.

