16 Dorsey Drive, Bedford, MK42 9FL is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 570 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £151,271 , which equates to approximately £265 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Feb 2021 for £134,000. Since then, the value has increased by £17,271, representing a 12.9% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £151,271 is:

  • 55.3% lower than the average property price on Dorsey Drive
  • 44.5% lower than the average in the MK42 9FL postcode area
  • and 54.4% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 19 January 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£151,271
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£265
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

16 Dorsey Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9FL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Jan 2021.

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 Feb 2011, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 3.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK42 9FL

37 th / 41
Price Rank
44% lower than average
29 th / 34
Size Rank
23% smaller than average
32 nd / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
28% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 9FL , this flat's estimated value ranks 37th out of 41. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 32th out of 34 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 29th out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£151,271
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+13 %
25 Feb 2021
£134,000
Leasehold
+8.9 %
16 Mar 2015
£123,000
Leasehold
-0.8 %
15 Dec 2006
£124,000
Leasehold
+15.9 %
10 Dec 2004
£107,000
Leasehold
+111.9 %
26 Mar 1999
£50,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £134,500
sale date: 25 Sep 2020
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 28 Aug 2019
rooms: 3
size: 536 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 30 May 2018

Data Sources

The property at 16 Dorsey Drive, Bedford, MK42 9FL appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Feb 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Jan 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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