Our Data Sources
8, Watercress Rise, Bedford has a single entry in the Land Registry from June 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2018.
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
In very good condition, we estimate 8, Watercress Rise, Bedford would be worth £369,562, with a potential rental value of £1,533 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £327,326, with a rental value of £1,357 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
8, Watercress Rise, Bedford occupies a 149 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 66 other houses in this postcode, 50 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 48th largest.
Energy Efficiency
8, Watercress Rise, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 20 Dec 2018.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has high performance glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
8, Watercress Rise, Bedford last changed hands on 28th June 2019, selling for £296,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 4.4% since June 2019.
- Sold Jun 2019£296,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 280 sales of comparable properties within 1.3 kilometres of 8, Watercress Rise, Bedford across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 6, Eider Grange, Bedford, MK40 4UZ, a leasehold house, sold at £144,000 on the 11th February 2026.
Read more about house prices in MK40.
- Sold Feb 2026£144,000 | 3 Bed House6, Eider Grange, Bedford, MK40 4UZ6, Eider Grange, Bedford, MK40 4UZ
- Sold Dec 2025£159,750 | 3 Bed House14, Watercress Rise, Bedford, MK40 4US14, Watercress Rise, Bedford, MK40 4US
- Sold Jun 2019£275,000 | 3 Bed House6, Watercress Rise, Bedford, MK40 4US6, Watercress Rise, Bedford, MK40 4US
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 8, Watercress Rise, Bedford as the 57th largest and the 57th most expensive of the 66 addresses on Watercress Rise, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40.
Against the MK40 postcode district average, it is £19k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- St James' CofE Academy800 m away
- Great Ouse Primary Academy1.1 km away
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School1.1 km away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College1.1 km away
- Lincroft Academy2.8 km away
- Bedford Free School3.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Bedford|2.1 km away
- Bedford St Johns|3.2 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|5.9 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.
