159 Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3DD is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,841 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 £404,204 , which equates to approximately £220 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Aug 2014 for £237,000. Since then, the value has increased by £167,204, representing a 70.6% increase, or approximately 6.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £404,204 is:

  • 16.3% lower than the average property price on Cotton End Road
  • 18.4% lower than the average in the MK45 3DD postcode area
  • and 21.8% 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 22 April 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1841 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£404,204
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£220
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

159 Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3DD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Apr 2024.

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 30 Apr 2012, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 43.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK45 3DD

25 th / 28
Price Rank
18% lower than average
3 rd / 19
Size Rank
40% bigger than average
19 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
42% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK45 3DD , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 25th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 19 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 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£404,204
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+71 %
6 Aug 2014
£237,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1572 sq ft
sale price: £317,000
sale date: 15 May 2015
rooms: 5
size: 1798 sq ft
sale price: £67,500
sale date: 18 Oct 1996

Data Sources

The property at 159 Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3DD appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Aug 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Apr 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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