3 Merton Road, Bedford, MK40 3AF is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 3,337 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,080,482 , which equates to approximately £324 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Aug 2022 for £1,020,000. Since then, the value has increased by £60,482, representing a 5.9% increase, or approximately 1.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,080,482 is:

  • 448.6% higher than the average property price on Merton Road
  • 199.2% higher than the average in the MK40 3AF postcode area
  • and 225.6% higher 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 21 May 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
3337 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,080,482
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£324
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Merton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3AF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 May 2024.

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 9 Mar 2022. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK40 3AF

1 st / 24
Price Rank
199% higher than average
1 st / 21
Size Rank
170% bigger than average
2 nd / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 3AF , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 21 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 1st out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,080,482
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
1 Aug 2022
£1,020,000
Leasehold
+45.3 %
22 Aug 2007
£702,000
Leasehold
+251 %
23 Aug 1999
£200,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 11
size: 2917 sq ft
sale price: £705,000
sale date: 20 Nov 2019
rooms: 11
size: 2906 sq ft
sale price: £630,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2014

Data Sources

The property at 3 Merton Road, Bedford, MK40 3AF appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Aug 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 May 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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