17 Belfry Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9RQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 710 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 £267,035 , which equates to approximately £376 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Jan 2011 for £130,500. Since then, the value has increased by £136,535, representing a 104.6% increase, or approximately 7.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £267,035 is:

  • 23.7% lower than the average property price on Belfry Close
  • 19.1% lower than the average in the MK42 9RQ postcode area
  • and 19.5% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 12 December 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£267,035
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£376
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Belfry Close, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9RQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Dec 2023.

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 21 Apr 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as from main system, no cylinder thermostat.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to MK42 9RQ

25 th / 25
Price Rank
19% lower than average
17 th / 21
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
15 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 9RQ , this house's estimated value ranks 25th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 21 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 17th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£267,035
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+105 %
17 Jan 2011
£130,500
Leasehold
+9.7 %
11 Jul 2003
£119,000
Leasehold
+98.3 %
21 Oct 1999
£60,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £156,000
sale date: 15 Aug 2013
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £72,000
sale date: 5 Aug 1998

Data Sources

The property at 17 Belfry Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9RQ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Jan 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Dec 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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