31 Orchard Close, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LW is a freehold semi-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 £389,241 , which equates to approximately £420 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Aug 2005 for £190,000. Since then, the value has increased by £199,241, representing a 104.9% increase, or approximately 5.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £389,241 is:

  • 30.0% lower than the average property price on Orchard Close
  • 16.2% lower than the average in the SG17 5LW postcode area
  • and 2.0% lower than the average price for Shefford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 May 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in SG17 5LW

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
926 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£389,241
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£420
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

31 Orchard Close, Meppershall, Shefford, Mid Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, SG17 5LW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 May 2021.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 26 May 2009, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 30.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from roof room(s), ceiling insulated to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 91% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG17 5LW

38 th / 43
Price Rank
16% lower than average
12 th / 24
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
19 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG17 5LW , this house's estimated value ranks 38th out of 43. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th 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 12th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£389,241
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+105 %
1 Aug 2005
£190,000
Leasehold
+9.2 %
21 Jul 2004
£174,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

29 Orchard Close, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LW
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 27 Jul 2021
27 Orchard Close, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LW
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 8 Feb 2021
26 Orchard Close, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LW
rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 15 Jul 2014
16 Orchard Close, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LW
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2014
14 Orchard Close, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LW
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £217,000
sale date: 13 Mar 2013

Data Sources

The property at 31 Orchard Close, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Aug 2005. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 May 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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