26 Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NW is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 926 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £290,273 , which equates to approximately £314 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 May 2016 for £206,000. Since then, the value has increased by £84,273, representing a 40.9% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £290,273 is:

  • 17.5% lower than the average property price on Jowitt Avenue
  • 8.3% lower than the average in the MK42 8NW postcode area
  • and 12.5% 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 March 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
926 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£290,273
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£314
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Mar 2017.

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 10 Feb 2016. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK42 8NW

27 th / 30
Price Rank
8% lower than average
10 th / 23
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
20 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 8NW , this house's estimated value ranks 27th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th 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 10th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£290,273
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+41 %
20 May 2016
£206,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 19 Feb 2025
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £222,500
sale date: 14 Nov 2014
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £147,500
sale date: 12 Oct 2012

Data Sources

The property at 26 Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 May 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Mar 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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