185 Hurst Grove, Bedford, MK40 4DW is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,367 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £609,751 , which equates to approximately £446 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Jul 2011 for £300,000. Since then, the value has increased by £309,751, representing a 103.3% increase, or approximately 6.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £609,751 is:

  • 165.1% higher than the average property price on Hurst Grove
  • 125.6% higher than the average in the MK40 4DW postcode area
  • and 83.9% higher 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 19 February 2024, 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
1367 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£609,751
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£446
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

185 Hurst Grove, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4DW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Feb 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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 May 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 35% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK40 4DW

1 st / 40
Price Rank
126% higher than average
8 th / 36
Size Rank
50% bigger than average
6 th / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
51% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£609,751
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+103 %
13 Jul 2011
£300,000
Freehold
+60 %
7 Aug 2009
£187,500
Freehold
+114.3 %
20 Oct 1998
£87,500
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1442 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 27 Feb 2026
rooms: 7
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £376,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1302 sq ft
sale price: £82,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2002
rooms: 8
size: 1539 sq ft
sale price: £217,500
sale date: 24 Aug 2007
rooms: 8
size: 1421 sq ft
sale price: £189,050
sale date: 1 Nov 2004

Data Sources

The property at 185 Hurst Grove, Bedford, MK40 4DW appears three times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Jul 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 19 Feb 2024. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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