161 Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BZ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,184 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £327,000 , which equates to approximately £276 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Sep 2025 for £327,000. Since then, the value has not changed.

The current estimated value of £327,000 is:

  • 35.7% higher than the average property price on Cardington Road
  • 35.9% higher than the average in the MK42 0BZ postcode area
  • and 1.5% 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 October 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1184 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£327,000
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£276
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

161 Cardington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0BZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Oct 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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 May 2013. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to flat, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, with external insulation to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Flat, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK42 0BZ

1 st / 18
Price Rank
36% higher than average
1 st / 16
Size Rank
45% bigger than average
12 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 0BZ , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 16 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 1st out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£327,000
streetscan.co.uk estimate
0 %
17 Sep 2025
£327,000
Leasehold
+72.1 %
9 Sep 2016
£190,000
Leasehold
+448.3 %
23 Oct 2000
£34,650
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £137,500
sale date: 23 Mar 2012
rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 22 Nov 2007
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £184,500
sale date: 11 May 2007
rooms: 5
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 15 Aug 2001
rooms: 5
size: 1167 sq ft
sale price: £84,000
sale date: 27 Aug 1999

Data Sources

The property at 161 Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BZ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Sep 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Oct 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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