1 Thorpe Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4RA is a freehold detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 2,723 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,108,652 , which equates to approximately £407 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Aug 2015 for £710,000. Since then, the value has increased by £398,652, representing a 56.1% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,108,652 is:

  • 10.0% higher than the average property price on Thorpe Close
  • 23.1% higher than the average in the MK40 4RA postcode area
  • and 234.0% higher than the average price for Bedford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 10 February 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
2723 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,108,652
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£407
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Thorpe Close, Biddenham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4RA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Feb 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 1 Apr 2015, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 15.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to MK40 4RA

7 th / 10
Price Rank
23% higher than average
2 nd / 6
Size Rank
15% bigger than average
6 th / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 4RA , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 6 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 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,108,652
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+56 %
19 Aug 2015
£710,000
Leasehold
+49.5 %
3 Apr 2009
£475,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 9
size: 2390 sq ft
sale price: £850,000
sale date: 19 Mar 2025
rooms: 9
size: 2852 sq ft
sale price: £900,000
sale date: 19 Oct 2018
rooms: 9
size: 2368 sq ft
sale price: £490,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2013

Data Sources

The property at 1 Thorpe Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4RA appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Aug 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Feb 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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