12 Foster Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BU is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 980 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £310,733 , which equates to approximately £317 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 May 2013 for £158,000. Since then, the value has increased by £152,733, representing a 96.7% increase, or approximately 7.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £310,733 is:

  • 19.2% lower than the average property price on Foster Road
  • 13.5% lower than the average in the MK42 8BU postcode area
  • and 6.4% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 22 June 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in MK42 8BU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
980 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£310,733
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£317
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

12 Foster Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8BU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Mar 2014.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Jun 2011, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 19.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to MK42 8BU

16 th / 43
Price Rank
14% lower than average
19 th / 30
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
8 th / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 8BU , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 43. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 30 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 19th out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£310,733
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+97 %
9 May 2013
£158,000
Leasehold
-3.7 %
9 Aug 2004
£164,000
Leasehold
+105 %
30 Dec 1998
£80,000
Leasehold
+17.6 %
27 Jun 1997
£68,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

90 Foster Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BU
rooms: 7
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £293,500
sale date: 26 Apr 2021
42 Foster Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BU
rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 8 Nov 2019
2 Foster Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BU
rooms: 5
size: 1016 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 10 Jun 2019
24 Foster Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BU
rooms: 5
size: 1086 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2017
60 Foster Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BU
rooms: 6
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 13 Aug 2014

Data Sources

The property at 12 Foster Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BU appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 May 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Mar 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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