26 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 807 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £169,875 , which equates to approximately £210 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Mar 1997 for £27,000. Since then, the value has increased by £142,875, representing a 529.2% increase, or approximately 18.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £169,875 is:

  • 26.4% lower than the average property price on Althorpe Street
  • 18.5% lower than the average in the MK42 9HF postcode area
  • and 48.8% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 22 February 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in MK42 9HF

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
807 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£169,875
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£210
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Althorpe Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9HF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Feb 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 15 Apr 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.6%.

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, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 86% 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, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK42 9HF

36 th / 38
Price Rank
18% lower than average
11 th / 36
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
34 th / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 9HF , this house's estimated value ranks 36th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 34th out of 36 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 11th out of 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£169,875
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+529 %
6 Mar 1997
£27,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

18 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £181,000
sale date: 10 Mar 2025
21 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 19 Apr 2024
5 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 6 Apr 2022
41 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £177,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2021
32 Althorpe Street, Bedford, MK42 9HF
rooms: 3
size: 783 sq ft
sale price: £194,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2019

Data Sources

The property at 26 Althorpe Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9HF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Mar 1997. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Feb 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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