21 Nelson Street, Bedford, MK40 4JP is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 872 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 £271,044 , which equates to approximately £311 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Apr 2021 for £220,000. Since then, the value has increased by £51,044, representing a 23.2% increase, or approximately 5.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £271,044 is:

  • 25.6% higher than the average property price on Nelson Street
  • 32.9% higher than the average in the MK40 4JP postcode area
  • and 18.3% 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 15 September 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in MK40 4JP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
872 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£271,044
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£311
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

21 Nelson Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4JP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Sep 2025.

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 28 May 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 24.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from poor to 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, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to MK40 4JP

4 th / 21
Price Rank
33% higher than average
10 th / 17
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
1 st / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
40% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 4JP , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 17 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 10th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£271,044
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
21 Apr 2021
£220,000
Leasehold
+91.3 %
28 Sep 2012
£115,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 19 Jan 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 23 May 2006
rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £45,000
sale date: 2 Jun 2000
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £55,000
sale date: 18 Feb 2000

Data Sources

The property at 21 Nelson Street, Bedford, MK40 4JP appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Apr 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Sep 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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