49 Gillespie Close, Bedford, MK42 9JQ is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 603 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £161,765 , which equates to approximately £268 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Apr 2017 for £142,500. Since then, the value has increased by £19,265, representing a 13.5% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £161,765 is:

  • 34.5% lower than the average property price on Gillespie Close
  • 15.3% lower than the average in the MK42 9JQ postcode area
  • and 51.3% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as rented both times. This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 11 July 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in MK42 9JQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£161,765
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£268
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

49 Gillespie Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9JQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Jul 2023.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Feb 2021, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 24.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK42 9JQ

29 th / 36
Price Rank
15% lower than average
7 th / 34
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
33 rd / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 9JQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 29th out of 36. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 33th 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 7th out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£161,765
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
3 Apr 2017
£142,500
Leasehold
+47.1 %
23 Jun 2003
£96,900
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 49 Gillespie Close, Bedford, MK42 9JQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Apr 2017. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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