2 Gilbert Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8RN is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,066 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 £439,066 , which equates to approximately £412 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Jun 2021 for £362,000. Since then, the value has increased by £77,066, representing a 21.3% increase, or approximately 4.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £439,066 is:

  • 1.9% lower than the average property price on Gilbert Close
  • 11.8% higher than the average in the MK42 8RN postcode area
  • and 32.3% 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 3 April 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in MK42 8RN

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1066 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£439,066
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£412
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Gilbert Close, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8RN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Nov 2012.

This property has a heating system that uses warm air distribution, powered by mains gas. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 Apr 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 12.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 69% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Warm air, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to MK42 8RN

10 th / 24
Price Rank
12% higher than average
17 th / 18
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
4 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 8RN , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th 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 17th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£439,066
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
25 Jun 2021
£362,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 1 Mar 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £386,000
sale date: 15 Jul 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 11 Feb 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2016
rooms: 5
size: 1065 sq ft
sale price: £187,000
sale date: 9 Dec 2011

Data Sources

The property at 2 Gilbert Close, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8RN appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 25 Jun 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Nov 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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