17 Bower Street, Bedford, MK40 3RD is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 861 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £390,216 , which equates to approximately £453 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Sep 2014 for £229,995. Since then, the value has increased by £160,221, representing a 69.7% increase, or approximately 6.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £390,216 is:

  • 9.6% higher than the average property price on Bower Street
  • 5.2% higher than the average in the MK40 3RD postcode area
  • and 17.6% higher 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 10 March 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£390,216
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£453
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Bower Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3RD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Mar 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 24 Feb 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 24.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to MK40 3RD

14 th / 27
Price Rank
5% higher than average
14 th / 20
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
7 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 3RD , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 20 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 14th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£390,216
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+70 %
8 Sep 2014
£229,995
Leasehold
+18.6 %
23 Sep 2011
£194,000
Leasehold
+7.8 %
13 Dec 2006
£179,950
Leasehold
+28.5 %
7 Oct 2003
£140,000
Leasehold
+159.3 %
26 Jan 1996
£54,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £305,250
sale date: 1 Sep 2022
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 7 Jul 2021
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 25 Jan 2021
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £222,500
sale date: 28 Feb 2014
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 14 Aug 2013

Data Sources

The property at 17 Bower Street, Bedford, MK40 3RD appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Sep 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Mar 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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