3, Cromwell Court Farrer Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8JH is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 431 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £167,790 , which equates to approximately £390 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Jan 2020 for £145,000. Since then, the value has increased by £22,790, representing a 15.7% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £167,790 is:

  • 31.3% lower than the average property price on Farrer Street
  • 27.8% lower than the average in the MK42 8JH postcode area
  • and 49.4% 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 27 November 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
431 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£167,790
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£390
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

3, Cromwell Court Farrer Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8JH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Nov 2017.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 Sep 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 19.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 12 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to MK42 8JH

28 th / 42
Price Rank
28% lower than average
26 th / 35
Size Rank
38% smaller than average
7 th / 35
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 8JH , this flat's estimated value ranks 28th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 35 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 26th out of 35 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£167,790
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
9 Jan 2020
£145,000
Leasehold
+61.1 %
15 Jul 2011
£90,000
Leasehold
-1.1 %
12 Dec 2003
£91,000
Leasehold
+18.2 %
17 Mar 2003
£77,000
Leasehold
+156.7 %
31 Oct 1997
£30,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 5 Sep 2024
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 13 Oct 2023
rooms: 3
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 17 Jun 2022
rooms: 3
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 6 Nov 2020
rooms: 3
size: 366 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 8 Mar 2017

Data Sources

The property at 3, Cromwell Court Farrer Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8JH appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Jan 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Nov 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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