42, Gilbert Close
42, Gilbert Close
Description & Estimates
Public records show 42, Gilbert Close, Bedford to be a modern freehold house with 1,259 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 445 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
42, Gilbert Close, Bedford has an estimated sale value of £380,032 and an estimated rental value of £1,574 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
42, Gilbert Close, Bedford has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in September 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 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 42, Gilbert Close, Bedford would be worth £399,033, with a potential rental value of £1,653 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £353,430, with a rental value of £1,464 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 42, Gilbert Close, Bedford has moved down by £2,245 (0.6%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has increased by £27 (1.7%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.0%.
Plot Size
42, Gilbert Close, Bedford occupies a 445 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 4th largest.
Energy Efficiency
42, Gilbert Close, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 16 May 2019.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Warm air, mains gas.
Sold Prices
42, Gilbert Close, Bedford last changed hands on 6th September 2019, selling for £325,000. 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 risen by 9.4% since September 2019.
- Sold Sep 2019£325,000
- Sold Mar 2005£223,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 660 metres of 42, Gilbert Close, Bedford across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 8, Slater Close, Bedford, MK42 8SQ, a freehold house, sold at £350,000 on the 24th February 2025.
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 42, Gilbert Close, Bedford as the 8th largest and the 8th most expensive of the 43 addresses on Gilbert Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42.
Against the MK42 postcode district average, it is £88k 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 42, 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.
