Our Data Sources
71, Howard Close, Bedford has a single entry in the Land Registry from December 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2024.
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 71, Howard Close, Bedford, we estimate a market value of £638,084 and a rental value of £2,456 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £565,160 and £2,176 per month respectively.
Energy Efficiency
71, Howard Close, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 26 Nov 2024.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has high performance glazing. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 71, Howard Close, Bedford completed on 13th December 2024 at £645,000 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 8.2% over the period since December 2024.
- Sold Dec 2024£645,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2009 57 properties similar to 71, Howard Close, Bedford have sold within a radius of 1.8 kilometres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 5th August 2025, was 2D, Howard Close, Bedford, MK45 3JW, a freehold house which sold for £592,000.
Read more about house prices in MK45.
- Sold Aug 2025£592,000 | 5 Bed House2D, Howard Close, Bedford, MK45 3JW2D, Howard Close, Bedford, MK45 3JW
- Sold Mar 2025£660,000 | 5 Bed House42, Howard Close, Bedford, MK45 3JW42, Howard Close, Bedford, MK45 3JW
- Sold Feb 2025£650,000 | 5 Bed House16, Howard Close, Bedford, MK45 3JW16, Howard Close, Bedford, MK45 3JW
- Sold Nov 2024£620,000 | 5 Bed House49, Howard Close, Bedford, MK45 3JW49, Howard Close, Bedford, MK45 3JW
- Sold Oct 2024£565,000 | 5 Bed House28, Howard Close, Bedford, MK45 3JW28, Howard Close, Bedford, MK45 3JW
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 £385,997, ranging from £209,867 to £691,776.
- 42 Howard Close
5 Bed House | 24 m | Est. Value: £607,699
- 1 Maple Close
2 Bed House | 28 m | Est. Value: £261,140
- 69 Howard Close
3 Bed House | 30 m | Est. Value: £398,782
- 67 Howard Close
3 Bed House | 35 m | Est. Value: £383,287
- 65 Howard Close
2 Bed House | 40 m | Est. Value: £327,600
Location Comparison
Of the 64 addresses on Howard Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45, 71, Howard Close, Bedford comes out as the 4th largest and the 5th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £169k more expensive than the average property across the MK45 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Wilstead Primary School400 m away
- Lakeview School1.9 km away
- Wixams Tree Primary Academy1.9 km away
- Wixams Academy1.9 km away
- Bedford Academy4.8 km away
- Daubeney Academy4.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Kempston Hardwick|4.3 km away
- Stewartby|5.1 km away
- Bedford St Johns|6.1 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.












