26, Charlbury Court Merton Road, Bedford, MK40 3AE is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 635 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £195,385 , which equates to approximately £308 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Sep 2016 for £162,500. Since then, the value has increased by £32,885, representing a 20.2% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £195,385 is:

  • 0.8% lower than the average property price on Merton Road
  • 13.3% higher than the average in the MK40 3AE postcode area
  • and 41.1% 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 20 September 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£195,385
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£308
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

26, Charlbury Court Merton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3AE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Sep 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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Feb 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 11.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK40 3AE

10 th / 23
Price Rank
13% higher than average
9 th / 23
Size Rank
11% bigger than average
19 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 3AE , this flat's estimated value ranks 10th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 23 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 9th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£195,385
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
20 Sep 2016
£162,500
Leasehold
+12.1 %
4 Mar 2016
£145,000
Leasehold
+11.5 %
7 Apr 2006
£129,995
Leasehold
+23.8 %
2 Oct 2003
£105,000
Leasehold
+110.2 %
26 May 1999
£49,950
Leasehold
+29.7 %
25 Oct 1996
£38,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2023
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2020
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £172,500
sale date: 18 Dec 2018
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £149,950
sale date: 15 Feb 2016
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £137,500
sale date: 14 Apr 2015

Data Sources

The property at 26, Charlbury Court Merton Road, Bedford, MK40 3AE appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Sep 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Sep 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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