11 Orwell Close, Bedford, MK41 7BQ is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 635 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £331,706 , which equates to approximately £522 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Jul 2011 for £169,000. Since then, the value has increased by £162,706, representing a 96.3% increase, or approximately 6.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £331,706 is:

  • 2.3% higher than the average property price on Orwell Close
  • 0.2% higher than the average in the MK41 7BQ postcode area
  • and 0.1% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 11 March 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in MK41 7BQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£331,706
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£522
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

11 Orwell Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7BQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Mar 2024.

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 25 Mar 2011, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 5.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
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, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK41 7BQ

7 th / 14
Price Rank
0% same as average
8 th / 9
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
2 nd / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK41 7BQ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 7th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 9 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£331,706
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+96 %
6 Jul 2011
£169,000
Leasehold
-3.4 %
6 Mar 2008
£175,000
Leasehold
-5.4 %
31 Aug 2007
£185,000
Leasehold
+89.7 %
20 Jul 2001
£97,500
Leasehold
+77.3 %
18 Jan 1996
£55,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 9 Jun 2023
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2023
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £262,500
sale date: 18 Feb 2021

Data Sources

The property at 11 Orwell Close, Bedford, MK41 7BQ appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Jul 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Mar 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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