5 Gilbert Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8RN is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,765 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £546,388 , which equates to approximately £310 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 May 2014 for £310,000. Since then, the value has increased by £236,388, representing a 76.3% increase, or approximately 6.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £546,388 is:

  • 22.1% higher than the average property price on Gilbert Close
  • 39.1% higher than the average in the MK42 8RN postcode area
  • and 64.6% 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 11 February 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1765 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£546,388
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£310
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Gilbert Close, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8RN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Feb 2014.

This property has a heating system that uses warm air distribution, powered by mains gas. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Jan 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Warm air, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to MK42 8RN

1 st / 24
Price Rank
39% higher than average
1 st / 18
Size Rank
48% bigger than average
18 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 8RN , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 18 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 1st out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£546,388
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+76 %
27 May 2014
£310,000
Leasehold
+12.7 %
27 Apr 2012
£275,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 23 Sep 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £407,000
sale date: 13 Feb 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £362,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £212,500
sale date: 30 Jun 2010

Data Sources

The property at 5 Gilbert Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8RN appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 May 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Feb 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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