17 Gilwell Close, Bedford, MK41 8BS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 969 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £375,610 , which equates to approximately £388 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Jul 2025 for £365,000. Since then, the value has increased by £10,610, representing a 2.9% increase, or approximately 7.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £375,610 is:

  • 7.1% lower than the average property price on Gilwell Close
  • 9.3% higher than the average in the MK41 8BS postcode area
  • and 13.2% higher than the average price for Bedford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 18 January 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
969 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£375,610
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£388
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Gilwell Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 8BS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Jan 2016.

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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Aug 2015, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 250%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from portable electric heaters assumed for most rooms to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to MK41 8BS

9 th / 18
Price Rank
9% higher than average
4 th / 13
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
9 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK41 8BS , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 13 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£375,610
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
29 Jul 2025
£365,000
Leasehold
+71.4 %
26 Nov 2015
£213,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2024
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 24 May 2024
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 26 Apr 2021
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £264,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2019
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 4 Mar 2019

Data Sources

The property at 17 Gilwell Close, Bedford, MK41 8BS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Jul 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Jan 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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