21 Firbank Road, Bedford, MK42 9LL is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 893 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £248,481 , which equates to approximately £278 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Jan 2007 for £130,000. Since then, the value has increased by £118,481, representing a 91.1% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £248,481 is:

  • 7.5% higher than the average property price on Firbank Road
  • 10.9% higher than the average in the MK42 9LL postcode area
  • and 25.1% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 June 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in MK42 9LL

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
893 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£248,481
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£278
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

21 Firbank Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Jun 2021.

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 24 Jul 2014. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, with external insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 88% of 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, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, with external insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK42 9LL

8 th / 17
Price Rank
11% higher than average
2 nd / 16
Size Rank
12% bigger than average
13 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 9LL , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 16 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 2nd out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£248,481
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+91 %
12 Jan 2007
£130,000
Leasehold
+168 %
12 Mar 1999
£48,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 26 Mar 2021
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £192,000
sale date: 4 Dec 2020
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £187,500
sale date: 30 Apr 2019
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 14 Dec 2018
rooms: 4
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 16 Sep 2013

Data Sources

The property at 21 Firbank Road, Bedford, MK42 9LL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Jan 2007. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Jun 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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