23 Viking Grove, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8UD is a freehold terraced property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 635 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 £280,250 , which equates to approximately £441 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Jan 2024 for £260,100. Since then, the value has increased by £20,150, representing a 7.7% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £280,250 is:

  • 7.9% higher than the average property price on Viking Grove
  • 16.3% higher than the average in the MK42 8UD postcode area
  • and 15.6% 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 10 July 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£280,250
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£441
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

23 Viking Grove, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8UD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Jul 2023.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Sep 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 8.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK42 8UD

11 th / 33
Price Rank
16% higher than average
16 th / 27
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
4 th / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 8UD , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 27 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 16th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£280,250
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+8 %
10 Jan 2024
£260,100
Leasehold
+106.4 %
30 Dec 2009
£126,000
Leasehold
+183.1 %
25 Jan 1995
£44,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £249,750
sale date: 11 Sep 2025
rooms: 3
size: 636 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2018
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £133,000
sale date: 15 May 2015
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2014
rooms: 4
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £133,500
sale date: 18 Mar 2014

Data Sources

The property at 23 Viking Grove, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8UD appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Jan 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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