17 Westminster Gardens, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8TX is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 527 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £248,304 , which equates to approximately £471 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Dec 2015 for £163,500. Since then, the value has increased by £84,804, representing a 51.9% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £248,304 is:

  • 20.2% lower than the average property price on Westminster Gardens
  • 14.5% lower than the average in the MK42 8TX postcode area
  • and 25.2% 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 9 July 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£248,304
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£471
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

17 Westminster Gardens, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8TX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Jul 2015.

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 3 Dec 2009. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from good to very good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to MK42 8TX

24 th / 40
Price Rank
15% lower than average
27 th / 34
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
6 th / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 8TX , this house's estimated value ranks 24th out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 34 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 27th out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£248,304
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+52 %
11 Dec 2015
£163,500
Leasehold
+31.3 %
19 Feb 2010
£124,500
Leasehold
+176.7 %
20 Jan 1995
£45,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 25 Jul 2025
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2025
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 22 Sep 2023
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 3 Sep 2021
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £195,500
sale date: 12 Jan 2018

Data Sources

The property at 17 Westminster Gardens, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8TX appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Dec 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Jul 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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