5 Gillespie Close, Bedford, MK42 9JQ is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 549 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 £162,335 , which equates to approximately £296 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Oct 2024 for £158,500. Since then, the value has increased by £3,835, representing a 2.4% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £162,335 is:

  • 34.3% lower than the average property price on Gillespie Close
  • 15.0% lower than the average in the MK42 9JQ postcode area
  • and 51.1% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 11 November 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in MK42 9JQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
549 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£162,335
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£296
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Gillespie Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9JQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Nov 2019.

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.

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
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to MK42 9JQ

33 rd / 36
Price Rank
15% lower than average
27 th / 34
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
28 th / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 9JQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 33th out of 36. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 28th 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 27th out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£162,335
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
1 Oct 2024
£158,500
Leasehold
+15.7 %
20 Feb 2020
£137,000
Leasehold
+15.1 %
25 Jul 2007
£119,000
Leasehold
+98.3 %
23 Feb 2001
£59,995
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: 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
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £142,500
sale date: 3 Apr 2017

Data Sources

The property at 5 Gillespie Close, Bedford, MK42 9JQ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Oct 2024. It also has a single Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) from 11 Nov 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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