3 Spenser Road, Bedford, MK40 2AZ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,787 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 £498,792 , which equates to approximately £279 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Jun 1998 for £91,500. Since then, the value has increased by £407,292, representing a 445.1% increase, or approximately 15.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £498,792 is:

  • 82.9% higher than the average property price on Spenser Road
  • 99.4% higher than the average in the MK40 2AZ postcode area
  • and 50.5% 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 13 June 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in MK40 2AZ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1787 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£498,792
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£279
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Spenser Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2AZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Jun 2019.

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 24 Apr 2009, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 96.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to very good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 5% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 68% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 68% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to MK40 2AZ

6 th / 48
Price Rank
99% higher than average
6 th / 42
Size Rank
90% bigger than average
26 th / 42
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£498,792
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+445 %
1 Jun 1998
£91,500
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 1981 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2014

Data Sources

The property at 3 Spenser Road, Bedford, MK40 2AZ appears once in HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 1 Jun 1998. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 13 Jun 2019. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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