20 Palgrave Road, Bedford, MK42 9DH is a leasehold flat built between 2007-2011. The property offers approximately 657 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £173,571 , which equates to approximately £264 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Mar 2021 for £157,000. Since then, the value has increased by £16,571, representing a 10.6% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £173,571 is:

  • 28.6% lower than the average property price on Palgrave Road
  • 22.0% lower than the average in the MK42 9DH postcode area
  • and 47.7% 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 12 September 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007-2011
Interior Size
657 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£173,571
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£264
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Palgrave Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Sep 2022.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Oct 2011, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to MK42 9DH

35 th / 40
Price Rank
22% lower than average
20 th / 39
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
37 th / 39
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 9DH , this flat's estimated value ranks 35th out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 37th out of 39 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 20th out of 39 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£173,571
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+11 %
31 Mar 2021
£157,000
Leasehold
-3.1 %
30 Jun 2017
£162,000
Leasehold
+58.9 %
27 May 2004
£101,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 15 Jan 2025
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £148,000
sale date: 8 Dec 2023
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £164,000
sale date: 11 Aug 2023
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2022
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £166,000
sale date: 26 Aug 2022

Data Sources

The property at 20 Palgrave Road, Bedford, MK42 9DH appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Mar 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Sep 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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