22 Shaftesbury Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3SA is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 2,713 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,219,763 , which equates to approximately £450 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Jun 2025 for £1,170,000. Since then, the value has increased by £49,763, representing a 4.3% increase, or approximately 8.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,219,763 is:

  • 37.8% higher than the average property price on Shaftesbury Avenue
  • 53.8% higher than the average in the MK40 3SA postcode area
  • and 267.5% higher than the average price for Bedford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 16 October 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
2713 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,219,763
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£450
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

22 Shaftesbury Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3SA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Oct 2024.

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 2017, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 35.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (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 63% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all 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, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK40 3SA

1 st / 18
Price Rank
54% higher than average
1 st / 11
Size Rank
46% bigger than average
7 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 3SA , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 11 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,219,763
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
20 Jun 2025
£1,170,000
Leasehold
+42.7 %
4 Jul 2017
£820,000
Leasehold
+89.8 %
26 Jul 2013
£432,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 2120 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 14 Jan 2011
rooms: 6
size: 1302 sq ft
sale price: £470,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2015
rooms: 7
size: 2110 sq ft
sale price: £540,000
sale date: 20 Mar 2008
rooms: 8
size: 1787 sq ft
sale price: £577,000
sale date: 9 May 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1868 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 1 May 2009

Data Sources

The property at 22 Shaftesbury Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3SA appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Jun 2025. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Oct 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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