23 Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DW is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 611 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £339,072 , which equates to approximately £553 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Mar 2019 for £265,000. Since then, the value has increased by £74,072, representing a 28.0% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £339,072 is:

  • 29.8% lower than the average property price on Caves Lane
  • 22.8% lower than the average in the MK40 3DW postcode area
  • and 2.2% higher 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 13 January 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
611 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£339,072
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£553
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

23 Caves Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3DW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Oct 2011.

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 13 Jan 2011. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to MK40 3DW

17 th / 18
Price Rank
23% lower than average
13 th / 13
Size Rank
47% smaller than average
1 st / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
47% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 3DW , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 17th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 13 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 13th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£339,072
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+28 %
18 Mar 2019
£265,000
Leasehold
+39.5 %
27 Sep 2013
£190,000
Leasehold
+13.8 %
3 Mar 2010
£167,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £337,500
sale date: 26 Sep 2025
rooms: 3
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £363,000
sale date: 24 Jul 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2013
rooms: 6
size: 1851 sq ft
sale price: £520,000
sale date: 4 Aug 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1561 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 5 Aug 2011

Data Sources

The property at 23 Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DW appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Mar 2019. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Oct 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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