14 Massey Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8JY is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 398 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £137,435 , which equates to approximately £345 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Sep 2024 for £135,000. Since then, the value has increased by £2,435, representing a 1.8% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £137,435 is:

  • 18.4% higher than the average property price on Massey Close
  • 9.5% higher than the average in the MK42 8JY postcode area
  • and 58.6% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 19 March 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in MK42 8JY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
398 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£137,435
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£345
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

14 Massey Close, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8JY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Jun 2017.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A gas multipoint water heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Mar 2012, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 15%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, mains gas to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The hot water system changed from gas boiler/circulator to gas multipoint, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Gas multipoint
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to MK42 8JY

6 th / 22
Price Rank
10% higher than average
5 th / 20
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
6 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 8JY , this flat's estimated value ranks 6th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 20 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 5th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£137,435
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
27 Sep 2024
£135,000
Leasehold
+25 %
21 Jul 2021
£108,000
Leasehold
-1.8 %
6 Sep 2017
£110,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 388 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 10 Oct 2022
rooms: 2
size: 344 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 10 May 2019
rooms: 2
size: 388 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2017
rooms: 2
size: 377 sq ft
sale price: £72,500
sale date: 17 Apr 2015
rooms: 2
size: 388 sq ft
sale price: £72,500
sale date: 8 Oct 2014

Data Sources

The property at 14 Massey Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8JY appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Sep 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Jun 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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