126 Margetts Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8DU is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 581 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 £281,059 , which equates to approximately £484 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Apr 2013 for £140,000. Since then, the value has increased by £141,059, representing a 100.8% increase, or approximately 8.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £281,059 is:

  • 1.7% higher than the average property price on Margetts Road
  • 14.6% lower than the average in the MK42 8DU postcode area
  • and 15.3% lower 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 23 January 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
581 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£281,059
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£484
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

126 Margetts Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8DU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Jan 2019.

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 Oct 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK42 8DU

19 th / 21
Price Rank
15% lower than average
13 th / 15
Size Rank
23% smaller than average
9 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 8DU , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 19th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 15 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£281,059
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+101 %
29 Apr 2013
£140,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 5 Sep 2024
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2024
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 5 Jan 2024
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 5 Aug 2016
rooms: 4
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £177,000
sale date: 29 May 2014

Data Sources

The property at 126 Margetts Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8DU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 29 Apr 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Jan 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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