Our Data Sources
5, Preston Road, Bedford has a single entry in the Land Registry from April 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2016.
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
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 5, Preston Road, Bedford, we estimate a market value of £297,071 and a rental value of £1,326 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £263,120 and £1,175 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 5, Preston Road, Bedford as measuring 157 m2.
That makes it the 7th largest plot in the postcode, where 19 of the 27 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
5, Preston Road, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 22 Sep 2016.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 5, Preston Road, Bedford completed on 10th April 2015 at £146,500 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 this is the property's only sale.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 87.9% over the period since April 2015.
- Sold Apr 2015£146,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2007 23 properties similar to 5, Preston Road, Bedford have sold within a radius of 410 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 4th April 2025, was 40, Hurst Grove, Bedford, MK40 4DP, a freehold house which sold for £315,000.
Read more about house prices in MK40.
- Sold Apr 2025£315,000 | 4 Bed House40, Hurst Grove, Bedford, MK40 4DP40, Hurst Grove, Bedford, MK40 4DP
- Sold Oct 2024£298,500 | 4 Bed House12, Cromwell Road, Bedford, MK40 4LR12, Cromwell Road, Bedford, MK40 4LR
- Sold Jul 2024£370,000 | 4 Bed House7, Oldfield Road, Bedford, MK40 4HD7, Oldfield Road, Bedford, MK40 4HD
- Sold Jun 2024£250,000 | 4 Bed House41, Preston Road, Bedford, MK40 4DU41, Preston Road, Bedford, MK40 4DU
- Sold Feb 2024£254,500 | 4 Bed House1, Fairfax Road, Bedford, MK40 4LS1, Fairfax Road, Bedford, MK40 4LS
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £278,893, ranging from £227,804 to £379,287.
- 7 Preston Road
4 Bed House | 4 m | Est. Value: £259,332
- 3 Preston Road
3 Bed House | 7 m | Est. Value: £227,804
- 11 Preston Road
3 Bed House | 13 m | Est. Value: £236,286
- 1 Preston Road
3 Bed House | 14 m | Est. Value: £231,750
- 13 Preston Road
3 Bed House | 20 m | Est. Value: £239,456
Location Comparison
Of the 43 addresses on Preston Road, Bedford, MK40, 5, Preston Road, Bedford comes out as the 4th largest and the 14th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £50k less expensive than the average property across the MK40 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Queen's Park Academy400 m away
- Westfield Primary School600 m away
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School700 m away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College800 m away
- Bedford Free School1.3 km away
- Castle Newnham School2.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Bedford|400 m away
- Bedford St Johns|1.4 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|5.1 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.












