Our Data Sources
8 Merchant Place, Bedford has no records in the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2017.
We combine this information with public data 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
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 8 Merchant Place, Bedford, we estimate a market value of £146,074 and a rental value of £912 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £129,380 and £808 per month respectively.
Energy Efficiency
8 Merchant Place, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 04 Aug 2017.
The property is connected to mains gas and has high performance glazing. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2017 78 properties similar to 8 Merchant Place, Bedford have sold within a radius of 420 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 21st January 2026, was Flat 4, Swan House 3, High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RN, a leasehold flat which sold for £161,000.
Read more about house prices in MK40.
- Sold Jan 2026£161,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 4, Swan House 3, High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RNFlat 4, Swan House 3, High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RN
- Sold Apr 2025£140,000 | 2 Bed Flat14 Merchant Place, Riverside Square, Bedford, MK40 1AR14 Merchant Place, Riverside Square, Bedford, MK40 1AR
- Sold Mar 2023£140,000 | 1 Bed FlatFlat 92, Crown Quay, Prebend Street, Bedford, MK40 1BNFlat 92, Crown Quay, Prebend Street, Bedford, MK40 1BN
- Sold Jan 2023£185,000 | 1 Bed Flat48, Heron Quay, Bedford, MK40 1TH48, Heron Quay, Bedford, MK40 1TH
- Sold Dec 2022£66,000 | 2 Bed Flat11 Merchant Place, Riverside Square, Bedford, MK40 1AR11 Merchant Place, Riverside Square, Bedford, MK40 1AR
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 £147,227, ranging from £118,246 to £180,045.
- 12 Merchant Place Riverside Square
2 Bed Flat | 0 m | Est. Value: £139,118
- 4 Merchant Place Riverside Square
2 Bed Flat | 0 m | Est. Value: £146,519
- 6 Merchant Place Riverside Square
3 Bed Flat | 0 m | Est. Value: £174,207
- 11 Merchant Place Riverside Square
2 Bed Flat | 0 m | Est. Value: £139,118
- 17 Merchant Place Riverside Square
2 Bed Flat | 0 m | Est. Value: £139,118
Location Comparison
Of the 74 addresses on Riverside Square, Bedford, MK40, 8 Merchant Place, Bedford comes out as the 64th largest and the 64th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £194k less expensive than the average property across the MK40 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Priory Primary School500 m away
- Livingstone Primary School1.1 km away
- Cauldwell School1.1 km away
- Bedford Free School300 m away
- Castle Newnham School1.7 km away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College1.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Bedford St Johns|600 m away
- Bedford|700 m away
- Kempston Hardwick|5.3 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 Low, based on Environment Agency data.





