16 Merchants Court, Bedford, MK42 0AT is a freehold terraced property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 764 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 £271,415 , which equates to approximately £355 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Oct 2014 for £161,000. Since then, the value has increased by £110,415, representing a 68.6% increase, or approximately 6.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £271,415 is:

  • 6.6% higher than the average property price on Merchants Court
  • 25.4% higher than the average in the MK42 0AT postcode area
  • and 18.2% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 14 September 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in MK42 0AT

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
764 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£271,415
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£355
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Merchants Court, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0AT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Sep 2021.

This property uses electric underfloor heating as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Oct 2008, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 29.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (electric underfloor heating).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 6% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric underfloor heating
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK42 0AT

5 th / 21
Price Rank
25% higher than average
4 th / 21
Size Rank
19% bigger than average
3 rd / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 0AT , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 21 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 4th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£271,415
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+69 %
9 Oct 2014
£161,000
Leasehold
-8 %
14 Apr 2005
£175,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £212,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 8 Nov 2021
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 12 Aug 2016
rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 14 Apr 2005

Data Sources

The property at 16 Merchants Court, Bedford, MK42 0AT appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Oct 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Sep 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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