47 Gillespie Close, Bedford, MK42 9JQ is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 570 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £180,827 , which equates to approximately £317 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Aug 2006 for £118,000. Since then, the value has increased by £62,827, representing a 53.2% increase, or approximately 2.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £180,827 is:

  • 26.8% lower than the average property price on Gillespie Close
  • 5.3% lower than the average in the MK42 9JQ postcode area
  • and 45.5% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 21 September 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in MK42 9JQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£180,827
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£317
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

47 Gillespie Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9JQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Sep 2021.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Jan 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK42 9JQ

23 rd / 36
Price Rank
5% lower than average
13 th / 34
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
27 th / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 9JQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 23th out of 36. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 27th out of 34 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 13th out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£180,827
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+53 %
24 Aug 2006
£118,000
Leasehold
+4.9 %
27 Jul 2005
£112,500
Leasehold
+14.8 %
26 Jun 2003
£97,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 9 May 2025
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £158,500
sale date: 1 Oct 2024
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £152,000
sale date: 11 Sep 2023
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 21 Aug 2020
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £148,000
sale date: 11 Sep 2017

Data Sources

The property at 47 Gillespie Close, Bedford, MK42 9JQ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Aug 2006. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Sep 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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