2 Empire Close, Biggleswade, SG18 8AF is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1996-2002. 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 £343,589 , which equates to approximately £469 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Jul 2011 for £170,000. Since then, the value has increased by £173,589, representing a 102.1% increase, or approximately 7.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £343,589 is:

  • 1.9% lower than the average property price on Empire Close
  • 4.0% higher than the average in the SG18 8AF postcode area
  • and 0.4% higher than the average price for Biggleswade 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 15 May 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£343,589
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£469
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Empire Close, Biggleswade, Mid Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, SG18 8AF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 May 2023.

This property uses electric room heaters 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 18 Nov 2010, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 32.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from good to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to SG18 8AF

4 th / 19
Price Rank
4% higher than average
3 rd / 14
Size Rank
0% same size than average
3 rd / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG18 8AF , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 14 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 3rd out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£343,589
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+102 %
28 Jul 2011
£170,000
Leasehold
-2.9 %
22 Sep 2008
£175,000
Leasehold
+173.4 %
21 Dec 1995
£64,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2019
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2015
rooms: 5
size: 719 sq ft
sale price: £162,000
sale date: 17 Feb 2009
rooms: 5
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £163,000
sale date: 3 Sep 2004
rooms: 5
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £92,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2000

Data Sources

The property at 2 Empire Close, Biggleswade, SG18 8AF appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Jul 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 May 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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