5, Thomas James Close
5, Thomas James Close
Description & Estimates







According to the public record, 5, Thomas James Close, Bedford is a modern freehold house with 893 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 273 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 5, Thomas James Close, Bedford is £323,171 and the estimated rental value is £1,392 per month.
Thomas James Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 is located within the MK42 postal district.
Our Data Sources
5, Thomas James Close, Bedford has a single entry in the Land Registry from January 2022 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 1 out of 5 and is considered of low 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 5, Thomas James Close, Bedford is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £339,329 and a rental value of £1,462 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £300,549 and a rental value of £1,295 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 5, Thomas James Close, Bedford has moved up by £1,267 (0.4%), while its estimated rental value has increased by £34 per month (2.5%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 5.2%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 5, Thomas James Close, Bedford sits on a plot of 273 m2.
We have plot size data on 14 out of 14 other houses in the postcode and 5, Thomas James Close, Bedford sits on the 10th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
5, Thomas James Close, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 26 Sep 2016.
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, 5, Thomas James Close, Bedford was last sold on 28th January 2022 for £305,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since January 2022, the market for similar properties has risen by 4.6%.
- Sold Jan 2022£305,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 5, Thomas James Close, Bedford within a radius of 600 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 4, Belfry Close, Bedford, MK42 9RQ, a freehold house which sold for £348,000 on the 2nd April 2026.
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
Thomas James Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 has a total of 14 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 5, Thomas James Close, Bedford is the 12th largest and the 10th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £31k more expensive than the average property in MK42.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mElstow School
- 800mShackleton Primary School
- 1.0kmCauldwell School
- 1.0kmBedford Academy
- 1.3kmDaubeney Academy
- 1.6kmBedford Free School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 5, Thomas James Close, Bedford is Bedford St Johns station, which is 1.3 kilometres away.
- 1.3kmBedford St Johns
- 2.2kmBedford
- 3.8kmKempston Hardwick
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast 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.

