Our Data Sources
40, Watercress Rise, Bedford has a single entry in the Land Registry from February 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 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
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, Watercress Rise, Bedford is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £503,944 and a rental value of £1,922 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £446,350 and a rental value of £1,703 per month.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 40, Watercress Rise, Bedford sits on a plot of 306 m2.
We have plot size data on 50 out of 66 other houses in the postcode and 40, Watercress Rise, Bedford sits on the 13th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
40, Watercress Rise, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 15 Aug 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
According to HM Land Registry, 40, Watercress Rise, Bedford was last sold on 26th February 2021 for £427,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since February 2021, the market for similar properties has dropped by 5.5%.
- Sold Feb 2021£427,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 231 sales of properties similar to 40, Watercress Rise, Bedford within a radius of 1.2 kilometres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 29, Watercress Rise, Bedford, MK40 4US, a freehold house which sold for £480,000 on the 13th May 2026.
Read more about house prices in MK40.
- Sold May 2026£480,000 | 4 Bed House29, Watercress Rise, Bedford, MK40 4US29, Watercress Rise, Bedford, MK40 4US
- Sold Nov 2025£465,000 | 4 Bed House56, Watercress Rise, Bedford, MK40 4US56, Watercress Rise, Bedford, MK40 4US
- Sold Mar 2025£487,500 | 4 Bed House60, Watercress Rise, Bedford, MK40 4US60, Watercress Rise, Bedford, MK40 4US
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Watercress Rise, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 has a total of 66 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 40, Watercress Rise, Bedford is the 8th largest and the 8th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £147k more expensive than the average property in MK40.
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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
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.
