2 Ripon Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8UZ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 678 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 £280,588 , which equates to approximately £414 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Aug 2023 for £265,000. Since then, the value has increased by £15,588, representing a 5.9% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £280,588 is:

  • 1.7% lower than the average property price on Ripon Close
  • 1.3% lower than the average in the MK42 8UZ postcode area
  • and 15.5% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

View sold house prices in MK42 8UZ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
678 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£280,588
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£414
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Ripon Close, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8UZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Jan 2020.

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 21 Feb 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 16.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK42 8UZ

11 th / 27
Price Rank
1% lower than average
7 th / 23
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
16 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in MK42 8UZ , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 23 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 7th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£280,588
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
25 Aug 2023
£265,000
Leasehold
+62.6 %
10 Oct 2014
£163,000
Leasehold
+123.3 %
17 May 2000
£73,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

4 Ripon Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8UZ
rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £284,300
sale date: 30 Sep 2022
26 Ripon Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8UZ
rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 14 Jan 2021
27 Ripon Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8UZ
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £208,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2020
11 Ripon Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8UZ
rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2019
1 Ripon Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8UZ
rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £191,000
sale date: 4 Mar 2016

Data Sources

The property at 2 Ripon Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8UZ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Aug 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Jan 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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