171 Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BZ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 732 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 £111,742 , which equates to approximately £153 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Nov 2010 for £55,345. Since then, the value has increased by £56,397, representing a 101.9% increase, or approximately 6.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £111,742 is:

  • 53.6% lower than the average property price on Cardington Road
  • 53.5% lower than the average in the MK42 0BZ postcode area
  • and 66.3% 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 11 September 2025, 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
732 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£111,742
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£153
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

171 Cardington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0BZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Sep 2025.

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 have partial secondary glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Sep 2013, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 12.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to partial secondary glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 47% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial secondary glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Poor

Compared to MK42 0BZ

18 th / 18
Price Rank
54% lower than average
15 th / 16
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
16 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
48% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 0BZ , this house's estimated value ranks 18th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th 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 15th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£111,742
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+102 %
15 Nov 2010
£55,345
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2024
rooms: 5
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2021
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 27 Nov 2020
rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 12 Feb 2018
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 5 Aug 2011

Data Sources

The property at 171 Cardington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0BZ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 15 Nov 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Sep 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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