17 Lawrence Street, Bedford, MK40 4JN is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 958 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 £254,622 , which equates to approximately £266 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Feb 2017 for £193,000. Since then, the value has increased by £61,622, representing a 31.9% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £254,622 is:

  • 23.9% higher than the average property price on Lawrence Street
  • 92.5% lower than the average in the MK40 4JN postcode area
  • and 22.0% 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 23 July 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in MK40 4JN

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
958 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£254,622
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£266
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Lawrence Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4JN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Jul 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 28 Jun 2016, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 59.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 90% 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
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK40 4JN

3 rd / 16
Price Rank
92% lower than average
4 th / 10
Size Rank
94% smaller than average
1 st / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 4JN , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 10 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 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£254,622
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+32 %
27 Feb 2017
£193,000
Leasehold
+43 %
28 Jan 2005
£135,000
Leasehold
+22.7 %
10 Feb 2004
£110,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2023
rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 5 Nov 2021
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 27 May 2021
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 27 Sep 2019
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 18 Mar 2014

Data Sources

The property at 17 Lawrence Street, Bedford, MK40 4JN appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Feb 2017. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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