185 Wavell Close, Stewartby, Bedford, MK43 9LW is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 700 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 £215,465 , which equates to approximately £308 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Mar 2010 for £106,000. Since then, the value has increased by £109,465, representing a 103.3% increase, or approximately 6.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £215,465 is:

  • 15.5% lower than the average property price on Wavell Close
  • 18.4% lower than the average in the MK43 9LW postcode area
  • and 35.1% 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 2 November 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
700 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£215,465
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£308
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

185 Wavell Close, Stewartby, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Nov 2022.

This property uses dual-fuel room heaters, burning both mineral fuel and wood, as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 Dec 2009, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 46.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from electric storage heaters to room heaters, dual fuel (mineral and wood), with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The hot water system changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, dual fuel (mineral and wood)
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK43 9LW

26 th / 26
Price Rank
18% lower than average
13 th / 18
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
14 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK43 9LW , this house's estimated value ranks 26th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 18 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 13th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£215,465
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+103 %
5 Mar 2010
£106,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2024
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £292,500
sale date: 17 Jan 2023
rooms: 4
size: 688 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 22 Aug 2014
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £132,500
sale date: 14 Jun 2013
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2006

Data Sources

The property at 185 Wavell Close, Stewartby, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 5 Mar 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Nov 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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