30 Orchard Lane, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7BP is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,561 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £460,425 , which equates to approximately £295 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Oct 2019 for £370,000. Since then, the value has increased by £90,425, representing a 24.4% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £460,425 is:

  • 1.6% lower than the average property price on Orchard Lane
  • 2.2% higher than the average in the MK43 7BP postcode area
  • and 38.7% 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 4 April 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in MK43 7BP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1561 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£460,425
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£295
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

30 Orchard Lane, Harrold, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7BP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Apr 2019.

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 6 Apr 2011. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 17.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 91% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 91% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK43 7BP

18 th / 30
Price Rank
2% higher than average
8 th / 24
Size Rank
30% bigger than average
23 rd / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK43 7BP , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 18th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th out of 24 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 8th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£460,425
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
14 Oct 2019
£370,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1658 sq ft
sale price: £580,000
sale date: 8 Apr 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1389 sq ft
sale price: £585,000
sale date: 24 Aug 2018
rooms: 6
size: 1644 sq ft
sale price: £510,000
sale date: 4 Jan 2017

Data Sources

The property at 30 Orchard Lane, Harrold, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7BP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 14 Oct 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Apr 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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