159A Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3DD is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,572 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £504,710 , which equates to approximately £321 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 May 2015 for £317,000. Since then, the value has increased by £187,710, representing a 59.2% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £504,710 is:

  • 4.5% higher than the average property price on Cotton End Road
  • 1.9% higher than the average in the MK45 3DD postcode area
  • and 52.1% 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 1 June 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1572 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£504,710
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£321
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

159A Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3DD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Jun 2016.

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 11 Nov 2011, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 22.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to MK45 3DD

5 th / 28
Price Rank
2% higher than average
6 th / 19
Size Rank
20% bigger than average
9 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK45 3DD , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 19 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£504,710
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+59 %
15 May 2015
£317,000
Leasehold
+5.7 %
7 Dec 2012
£300,000
Leasehold
+101.3 %
2 Oct 1998
£149,000
Leasehold
+29.6 %
8 Apr 1997
£115,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1453 sq ft
sale price: £590,450
sale date: 28 Jul 2023
rooms: 7
size: 1749 sq ft
sale price: £324,950
sale date: 10 Sep 2010
rooms: 7
size: 1701 sq ft
sale price: £405,000
sale date: 17 Jan 2008
rooms: 6
size: 1432 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 31 Aug 2006
rooms: 7
size: 1453 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 18 Aug 2000

Data Sources

The property at 159A Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3DD appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 May 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Jun 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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