197 Queens Drive, Bedford, MK41 9HS is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,076 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 £318,508 , which equates to approximately £296 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Sep 1997 for £55,500. Since then, the value has increased by £263,008, representing a 473.9% increase, or approximately 16.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £318,508 is:

  • 3.5% lower than the average property price on Queens Drive
  • 30.0% higher than the average in the MK41 9HS postcode area
  • and 2.4% 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 14 June 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1076 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£318,508
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£296
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

197 Queens Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9HS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Jun 2022.

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 13 Dec 2011, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 97.2%.

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 poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor 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 windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 46% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Sale History

Today
£318,508
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+474 %
11 Sep 1997
£55,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

166 Queens Drive, Bedford, MK41 9JG
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £150,304
sale date: 22 Sep 2006
251 Queens Drive, Bedford, MK41 9HN
rooms: 4
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £38,500
sale date: 22 May 1997

Data Sources

The property at 197 Queens Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9HS appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 11 Sep 1997. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Jun 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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