13 Gilbert Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8RN is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,098 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £425,000 , which equates to approximately £387 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jun 2010 for £212,500. Since then, the value has increased by £212,500, representing a 100.0% increase, or approximately 6.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £425,000 is:

  • 5.0% lower than the average property price on Gilbert Close
  • 8.2% higher than the average in the MK42 8RN postcode area
  • and 28.1% higher than the average price for Bedford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 August 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in MK42 8RN

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1098 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£425,000
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£387
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

13 Gilbert Close, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8RN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Aug 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are high performance glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Oct 2009. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 175 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to high performance glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 175 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
High performance glazing
Good
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Poor

Compared to MK42 8RN

5 th / 24
Price Rank
8% higher than average
13 th / 18
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
2 nd / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 8RN , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 18 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£425,000
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+100 %
30 Jun 2010
£212,500
Leasehold
-4.3 %
19 Apr 2007
£222,000
Leasehold
+192.1 %
14 Feb 1997
£76,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £420,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 23 Sep 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 5 Oct 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2016

Data Sources

The property at 13 Gilbert Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8RN appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Jun 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Aug 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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