According to the public record, 3, Leech Close, Bedford is a modern freehold house with 904 ft2 of internal area.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Leech Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 is located within the MK42 postal district.
3, Leech Close, Bedford has a single entry in the Land Registry database from June 2022 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2022.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
Based on public information available, and assuming the property is in good condition, we estimate the current sale value for 3 Leech Close Bedford as £327,860 and the rental value as £1,331 per month giving an expected gross yield of 4.9%.
Over the last 12 months the sale value of 3 Leech Close Bedford has decreased by £1,255 (0.4%) and its rental value has increased by £55 per month (4.2%).
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 3, Leech Close, Bedford is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £344,252 and rental value of £1,398 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £304,909 and a rental value of £1,238 per month.
If you were able to purchase this property for the estimated value of £327,860, and assuming a 25 year repayment term, a 15% deposit and a fixed rate of 4.89%, your monthly repayments would be £1,611 per month.
This figure is only an estimate but we've partnered with Mortgage Advice Bureau who can provide a figure tailored for you! Get started using their mortgage finder below.
According to HM Land Registry, 3, Leech Close, Bedford was last sold on 17 Jun 2022 for £335,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since Jun 2022, the market for similar properties has dropped 5.1%
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 3, Leech Close, Bedford within a radius of 730 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 1, Leech Close, Bedford, MK42 0WJ, a Freehold house which sold for £335,000 in Jun 2022.
Read more about house prices in MK42.
*Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Leech Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 has a total of 6 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 3, Leech Close, Bedford is the largest and the most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £48k more expensive than the average property in MK42.
3, Leech Close, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 16 May 2022.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has high performance glazing. It is heated using a boiler and radiators.
The closest station to 3, Leech Close, Bedford is Bedford St Johns station which is 3.5 kilometres away.
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
The recent census recorded whether a resident owned or rented their home.
In the area around 3, Leech Close, Bedford, 54.1% of property is privately rented and 26.0% is socially rented.
The graph below shows how this compares to Greater London and the rest of England & Wales.
The recent census recorded the highest level of education achieved by residents in the local area.
In the area around 3, Leech Close, Bedford, 21.1% of residents are recorded as possessing school level qualifications and 42.5% as possessing degree level qualifications.
The graph below shows how this compares to Greater London and the rest of England & Wales
The most recent census in 2021 recorded the age of all UK residents.
In the area around 3, Leech Close, Bedford, the average age was 38.6 and the most common age was 27.
The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales
The recent census recorded whether a property was a primary or secondary home for the resident.
In the area around 3, Leech Close, Bedford, 0.0% of property was a second home.
Comparison figures for East of England and the rest of England & Wales are listed below.
The recent census recorded the number of cars registered in each household.
In the area around 3, Leech Close, Bedford, there are an average of 0.7 cars per household.
See below for how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.