Our Data Sources
56, Shakespeare Road, Bedford has 2 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in July 2013 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2026.
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
In very good condition, we estimate 56, Shakespeare Road, Bedford would be worth £446,211, with a potential rental value of £1,898 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £395,215, with a rental value of £1,681 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
56, Shakespeare Road, Bedford occupies a 511 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 8 other houses in this postcode, 6 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 9th largest.
Energy Efficiency
56, Shakespeare Road, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 26 Feb 2026.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using air source heat pump (underfloor, mains gas).
Sold Prices
56, Shakespeare Road, Bedford last changed hands on 26th July 2013, selling for £265,000. 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 72.8% since July 2013.
- Sold Jul 2013£265,000
- Sold May 2010£245,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 32 sales of comparable properties within 530 metres of 56, Shakespeare Road, Bedford since 2013.
Most recently, 45, Clarendon Street, Bedford, MK41 7SQ, a freehold house, sold at £575,000 on the 30th April 2026.
Read more about house prices in MK40.
- Sold Apr 2026£575,000 | 4 Bed House45, Clarendon Street, Bedford, MK41 7SQ45, Clarendon Street, Bedford, MK41 7SQ
- Sold Mar 2026£413,500 | 4 Bed House31, Clarendon Street, Bedford, MK41 7SQ31, Clarendon Street, Bedford, MK41 7SQ
- Sold Jun 2025£418,000 | 4 Bed House2, Kneller Close, Bedford, MK41 7LP2, Kneller Close, Bedford, MK41 7LP
- Sold Mar 2025£350,000 | 4 Bed House70, Spenser Road, Bedford, MK40 2BB70, Spenser Road, Bedford, MK40 2BB
- Sold Jan 2025£2,750,000 | 4 Bed House1, Cowper Road, Bedford, MK40 2AS1, Cowper Road, Bedford, MK40 2AS
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 £149,793, ranging from £109,489 to £315,930.
- 2B Cowper Road
3 Bed House | 19 m | Est. Value: £315,930
- 3 Stratford Court Shakespeare Road
2 Bed Flat | 35 m | Est. Value: £156,914
- 2 Stratford Court Shakespeare Road
2 Bed Flat | 35 m | Est. Value: £161,222
- 1 Stratford Court Shakespeare Road
2 Bed Flat | 35 m | Est. Value: £155,813
- 5 Stratford Court Shakespeare Road
2 Bed Flat | 35 m | Est. Value: £156,914
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 56, Shakespeare Road, Bedford as the 22nd largest and the 29th most expensive of the 292 addresses on Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40.
Against the MK40 postcode district average, it is £92k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Livingstone Primary School400 m away
- Edith Cavell Primary School600 m away
- Great Ouse Primary Academy700 m away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College1.2 km away
- Bedford Free School1.5 km away
- Castle Newnham School2.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Bedford|700 m away
- Bedford St Johns|1.8 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|5.8 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.
