1, Portia House Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40 2DR is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 624 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £184,727 , which equates to approximately £296 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Jul 2016 for £150,000. Since then, the value has increased by £34,727, representing a 23.2% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £184,727 is:

  • 11.9% lower than the average property price on Shakespeare Road
  • 15.6% higher than the average in the MK40 2DR postcode area
  • and 44.3% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 13 April 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in MK40 2DR

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
624 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£184,727
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£296
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

1, Portia House Shakespeare Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2DR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Apr 2016.

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 20 Jan 2011, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 9.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from room heaters, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The hot water system was changed from electric instantaneous at point of use to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to MK40 2DR

3 rd / 11
Price Rank
16% higher than average
2 nd / 10
Size Rank
14% bigger than average
7 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 2DR , this flat's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 11. 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 2nd out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£184,727
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
20 Jul 2016
£150,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2023
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 27 Feb 2015
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £118,500
sale date: 29 Apr 2008
rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 5 Mar 2008
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £113,000
sale date: 12 Apr 2006

Data Sources

The property at 1, Portia House Shakespeare Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2DR appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Jul 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Apr 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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