Our Data Sources
8, Vanguard Close, Bedford has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in November 2011 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2023.
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 8, Vanguard Close, Bedford, we estimate a market value of £265,024 and a rental value of £1,122 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £234,736 and £994 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 8, Vanguard Close, Bedford as measuring 138 m2.
That makes it the 7th largest plot in the postcode, where all 10 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
8, Vanguard Close, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 09 Jun 2023.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 8, Vanguard Close, Bedford completed on 11th November 2011 at £123,500 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 3 times.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 84.6% over the period since November 2011.
- Sold Nov 2011£123,500
- Sold Jun 2006£127,250
- Sold Oct 1999£53,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Over the past 2 years 100 properties similar to 8, Vanguard Close, Bedford have sold within a radius of 710 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 8th October 2025, was 6, Vanguard Close, Bedford, MK42 8UG, a freehold house which sold for £255,000.
Read more about house prices in MK42.
- Sold Oct 2025£255,000 | 2 Bed House6, Vanguard Close, Bedford, MK42 8UG6, Vanguard Close, Bedford, MK42 8UG
- Sold Sep 2025£249,750 | 2 Bed House47, Viking Grove, Bedford, MK42 8UD47, Viking Grove, Bedford, MK42 8UD
- Sold Jan 2021£203,000 | 2 Bed House10, Vanguard Close, Bedford, MK42 8UG10, Vanguard Close, Bedford, MK42 8UG
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Of the 10 addresses on Vanguard Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42, 8, Vanguard Close, Bedford comes out as the 7th largest and the 7th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £40k less expensive than the average property across the MK42 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Great Denham Primary School800 m away
- Bedford Road Primary Academy900 m away
- Westfield Primary School1.0 km away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College1.1 km away
- Daubeney Academy1.6 km away
- Kempston Academy2.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Bedford|1.6 km away
- Bedford St Johns|2.1 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|3.8 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
