136 Bower Street, Bedford, MK40 3QZ is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,948 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £742,094 , which equates to approximately £381 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Aug 2017 for £575,000. Since then, the value has increased by £167,094, representing a 29.1% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £742,094 is:

  • 108.5% higher than the average property price on Bower Street
  • 109.0% higher than the average in the MK40 3QZ postcode area
  • and 123.6% 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 10 May 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1948 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£742,094
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£381
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

136 Bower Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3QZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 May 2017.

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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Sep 2013, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 56.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to single glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 4% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 59% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 59% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to MK40 3QZ

1 st / 44
Price Rank
109% higher than average
1 st / 35
Size Rank
112% bigger than average
10 th / 35
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 3QZ , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 44. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 35 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 1st out of 35 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£742,094
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+29 %
1 Aug 2017
£575,000
Leasehold
+19.8 %
6 Dec 2013
£480,000
Leasehold
+263.6 %
16 Jun 2000
£132,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £288,000
sale date: 23 May 2018
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 16 Mar 2023
rooms: 4
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 10 Jul 2015
rooms: 5
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £92,500
sale date: 29 Sep 2000
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 28 Aug 2020

Data Sources

The property at 136 Bower Street, Bedford, MK40 3QZ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Aug 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 May 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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