14 Viking Grove, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8UD is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 786 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £218,857 , which equates to approximately £279 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 May 2015 for £135,000. Since then, the value has increased by £83,857, representing a 62.1% increase, or approximately 5.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £218,857 is:

  • 15.7% lower than the average property price on Viking Grove
  • 9.1% lower than the average in the MK42 8UD postcode area
  • and 34.1% 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 13 August 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
786 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£218,857
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£279
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

14 Viking Grove, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8UD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Aug 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 26 Mar 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 32.4%.

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 poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to MK42 8UD

24 th / 33
Price Rank
9% lower than average
3 rd / 27
Size Rank
13% bigger than average
25 th / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 8UD , this house's estimated value ranks 24th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 25th out of 27 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£218,857
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+62 %
1 May 2015
£135,000
Leasehold
+114.3 %
25 Apr 2005
£63,000
Leasehold
+14.5 %
5 Mar 2004
£55,000
Leasehold
+74.6 %
30 Nov 2000
£31,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 757 sq ft
sale price: £126,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2010
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £129,995
sale date: 27 Jul 2004

Data Sources

The property at 14 Viking Grove, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8UD appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 May 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Aug 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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