40 Gilbert Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8RN is a freehold detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 1,076 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 £383,441 , which equates to approximately £356 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 May 2008 for £207,000. Since then, the value has increased by £176,441, representing a 85.2% increase, or approximately 4.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £383,441 is:

  • 14.3% lower than the average property price on Gilbert Close
  • 2.4% lower than the average in the MK42 8RN postcode area
  • and 15.5% 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 12 June 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
1076 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£383,441
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£356
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Gilbert Close, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8RN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Jun 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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Sep 2019. 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 lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK42 8RN

19 th / 24
Price Rank
2% lower than average
15 th / 18
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
9 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 8RN , this house's estimated value ranks 19th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 18 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 15th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£383,441
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+85 %
30 May 2008
£207,000
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: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £362,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2021
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

Data Sources

The property at 40 Gilbert Close, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8RN appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 May 2008. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jun 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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