5 Gilwell Close, Bedford, MK41 8BS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 904 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £332,897 , which equates to approximately £368 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Dec 2019 for £264,000. Since then, the value has increased by £68,897, representing a 26.1% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £332,897 is:

  • 17.8% lower than the average property price on Gilwell Close
  • 3.1% lower than the average in the MK41 8BS postcode area
  • and 0.4% higher than the average price for Bedford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 18 May 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in MK41 8BS

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
904 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£332,897
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£368
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Gilwell Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 8BS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Jan 2013.

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 18 May 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 14.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from gas multipoint to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to MK41 8BS

16 th / 18
Price Rank
3% lower than average
11 th / 14
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
10 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£332,897
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+26 %
19 Dec 2019
£264,000
Freehold
+60 %
9 Sep 2010
£165,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2025
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2024
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 24 May 2024
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £345,000
sale date: 25 Jan 2024
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 26 Apr 2021

Data Sources

The property at 5 Gilwell Close, Bedford, MK41 8BS appears two times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Dec 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 10 Jan 2013. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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