12 Empire Close, Biggleswade, SG18 8AF is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1991-1995. 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 £327,656 , which equates to approximately £516 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Aug 2017 for £262,000. Since then, the value has increased by £65,656, representing a 25.1% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £327,656 is:

  • 6.4% lower than the average property price on Empire Close
  • 0.9% lower than the average in the SG18 8AF postcode area
  • and 4.3% lower than the average price for Biggleswade 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 16 November 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£327,656
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£516
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

12 Empire Close, Biggleswade, Mid Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, SG18 8AF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Nov 2015.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 May 2013. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 11.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • 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 very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG18 8AF

16 th / 19
Price Rank
1% lower than average
10 th / 14
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
7 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG18 8AF , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 14 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£327,656
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+25 %
16 Aug 2017
£262,000
Leasehold
+65.2 %
18 Jul 2013
£158,562
Leasehold
+0.4 %
30 Apr 2007
£158,000
Leasehold
+10.9 %
6 Dec 2004
£142,500
Leasehold
+8.8 %
29 Aug 2003
£131,000
Leasehold
+27.2 %
26 Apr 2002
£103,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £252,500
sale date: 23 Mar 2018
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2015
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 20 May 2011

Data Sources

The property at 12 Empire Close, Biggleswade, SG18 8AF appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Aug 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Nov 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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