7 Gillespie Close, Bedford, MK42 9JQ is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 538 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 £148,138 , which equates to approximately £275 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jul 2015 for £106,000. Since then, the value has increased by £42,138, representing a 39.8% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £148,138 is:

  • 40.0% lower than the average property price on Gillespie Close
  • 22.4% lower than the average in the MK42 9JQ postcode area
  • and 55.4% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 17 June 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in MK42 9JQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£148,138
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£275
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

7 Gillespie Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9JQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Jun 2022.

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.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Feb 2012, when the property was rated C. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 2.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
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
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK42 9JQ

26 th / 36
Price Rank
22% lower than average
28 th / 34
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
20 th / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 9JQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 26th out of 36. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 34 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 28th out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£148,138
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+40 %
31 Jul 2015
£106,000
Leasehold
+17.8 %
5 Oct 2012
£90,000
Leasehold
+43 %
23 Feb 2001
£62,950
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 7 Gillespie Close, Bedford, MK42 9JQ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Jul 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Jun 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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