5 Tolkien Close, Bedford, MK41 0WS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 743 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £334,448 , which equates to approximately £450 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Jul 2025 for £325,000. Since then, the value has increased by £9,448, representing a 2.9% increase, or approximately 7.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £334,448 is:

  • 6.0% lower than the average property price on Tolkien Close
  • 2.9% higher than the average in the MK41 0WS postcode area
  • and 0.8% 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 26 February 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£334,448
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£450
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Tolkien Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0WS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Feb 2025.

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 13 Jun 2012. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK41 0WS

17 th / 20
Price Rank
3% higher than average
5 th / 10
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
7 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK41 0WS , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 10 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 5th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£334,448
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
28 Jul 2025
£325,000
Leasehold
+26.5 %
2 Aug 2021
£257,000
Leasehold
+62.1 %
6 May 2005
£158,500
Leasehold
+5 %
12 Mar 2004
£151,000
Leasehold
+20.8 %
30 Sep 2002
£124,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £275,600
sale date: 20 Jul 2020
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2017
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 26 May 2017
rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 6 Feb 2017
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £169,000
sale date: 21 Nov 2013

Data Sources

The property at 5 Tolkien Close, Bedford, MK41 0WS appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Jul 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Feb 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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