10 Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DR is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,453 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £490,674 , which equates to approximately £338 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Jul 2022 for £452,500. Since then, the value has increased by £38,174, representing a 8.4% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £490,674 is:

  • 1.6% higher than the average property price on Caves Lane
  • 11.1% higher than the average in the MK40 3DR postcode area
  • and 47.8% higher than the average price for Bedford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 11 April 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1453 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£490,674
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£338
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

10 Caves Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3DR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Apr 2022.

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 14 Jul 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 49%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to MK40 3DR

5 th / 15
Price Rank
11% higher than average
4 th / 11
Size Rank
16% bigger than average
8 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 3DR , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 11 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 4th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£490,674
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+8 %
29 Jul 2022
£452,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1475 sq ft
sale price: £372,000
sale date: 9 Oct 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1647 sq ft
sale price: £167,500
sale date: 19 Jul 1999
rooms: 6
size: 1561 sq ft
sale price: £118,000
sale date: 24 Jun 1998

Data Sources

The property at 10 Caves Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3DR appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 29 Jul 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Apr 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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