Gillespie Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42
By Your Move
£ 165,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Your Move says ..
This well presented two bedroom second floor apartment, enjoys having nice views over a green/park with allocated parking. All within walking distance of Bedford's Hospital, town centre, and station. It offers you:- A Hall * Living Room * Fitted Kitchen With Appliances * Fitted Bathroom * Allocat...
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom apartment in Bedford, situated on Gillespie Close, offers a convenient location close to essential amenities and transportation links. Its proximity to Bedford Hospital, the town centre, and Bedford St Johns train station makes it attractive to commuters and those requiring access to healthcare. Several highly-rated schools are also within walking distance. The apartment itself appears to be in reasonable condition, although some interior updates might enhance its overall presentation. The kitchen and bathroom appear functional but somewhat dated. While there is no private garden, the communal green space visible in the photographs presents some outdoor area.
The lack of a plot size in the listing hinders a precise evaluation of the property’s space. The £165,000 list price should be considered in the context of the local market. Comparable properties in the area, particularly terraced houses, command significantly higher prices, but this is expected given the difference in property type. However, more detailed data on the size of nearby apartments and their prices would enable a more accurate assessment of the property’s value. Given the location and current market conditions, the price seems to be in a reasonable range for a two-bedroom apartment in this location. Potential buyers should be aware of the need for some level of modernisation and the lack of a private outdoor space beyond a shared common area.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 551.11
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 240,833.00 £Decreased by 4.05 %
- Est sale value
- 165,333.00 £Increased by 11.11 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,135.00 £/moDecreased by 6.74 %
- Est letting value
- 551.11 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 5.66 %Decreased by 2.75 %
- Crime Rate
- 4.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-Spired Centre Of Excellence | Other Independent School | Good | 0.29 KM |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School | Local Authority Nursery School | Outstanding | 0.45 KM |
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.58 KM |
| Bedford Free School | Free Schools | Outstanding | 0.72 KM |
| Peter Pan Nursery School | Local Authority Nursery School | Outstanding | 0.74 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunyan Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| St Leonards Court | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Elstow Road | £ 600,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Pearcey Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Melbourne Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford St Johns | 1510 | BSJ | 0.40 KM |
| Bedford | 1512 | BDM | 1.78 KM |
| Kempston Hardwick | 1384 | KMH | 5.53 KM |
| Stewartby | 1386 | SWR | 8.67 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzgerald Close, Bedford, MK42 9JT | £ 290,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
| Gillespie Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 | £ 160,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
| Gillespie Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 | £ 165,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
| Gillespie Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 | £ 155,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
| Haynes Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 | £ 320,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.12 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Fitzgerald Close | £ 215,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 7 Fitzgerald Close | £ 151,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 10 Fitzgerald Close | £ 122,500 | 0.05 KM |
| 9 Fitzgerald Close | £ 131,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 11 Fitzgerald Close | £ 134,000 | 0.05 KM |