8, Benson Close
8, Benson Close
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 8, Benson Close, Bedford is a modern freehold house with 925 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 140 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 8, Benson Close, Bedford is £349,975 and the estimated rental value is £1,412 per month.
Benson Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 is located within the MK42 postal district.
Our Data Sources
8, Benson Close, Bedford has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in November 2022 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2021.
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
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 8, Benson Close, Bedford is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £367,473 and a rental value of £1,482 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £325,476 and a rental value of £1,313 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 8, Benson Close, Bedford has grown by £1,372 (0.4%), while its estimated rental value has climbed by £35 per month (2.5%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 4.8%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 8, Benson Close, Bedford sits on a plot of 140 m2.
We have plot size data on 8 out of 8 other houses in the postcode and 8, Benson Close, Bedford sits on the 7th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
8, Benson Close, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 14 Jan 2021.
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, 8, Benson Close, Bedford was last sold on 30th November 2022 for £346,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 2 sales since 1995.
Since November 2022, the market for similar properties has dropped by 14.0%.
- Sold Nov 2022£346,000
- Sold Jan 2021£309,995
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 8, Benson Close, Bedford within a radius of 870 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 12, Prestwick Drive, Bedford, MK42 0PA, a freehold house which sold for £360,000 on the 8th November 2024.
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
Benson Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 has a total of 8 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 8, Benson Close, Bedford is the 3rd largest and the 3rd most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £57k more expensive than the average property in MK42.
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Schools Nearby
- 500mShortstown Primary School
- 2.0kmCotton End Forest School
- 2.2kmKing's Oak Primary School
- 2.1kmBedford Academy
- 3.7kmBedford Free School
- 3.8kmGoldington Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 8, Benson Close, Bedford is Bedford St Johns station, which is 3.5 kilometres away.
- 3.5kmBedford St Johns
- 4.6kmBedford
- 6.0kmKempston Hardwick
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
