33 Orchard Close, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LW is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,195 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £539,315 , which equates to approximately £451 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Nov 2024 for £505,000. Since then, the value has increased by £34,315, representing a 6.8% increase, or approximately 6.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £539,315 is:

  • 3.0% lower than the average property price on Orchard Close
  • 16.0% higher than the average in the SG17 5LW postcode area
  • and 35.7% higher than the average price for Shefford 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 20 February 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1195 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£539,315
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£451
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

33 Orchard Close, Meppershall, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, SG17 5LW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Feb 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 5 Jun 2018, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 32.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG17 5LW

12 th / 43
Price Rank
16% higher than average
5 th / 24
Size Rank
21% bigger than average
15 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG17 5LW , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 43. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 24 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£539,315
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
21 Nov 2024
£505,000
Leasehold
+74.1 %
25 Sep 2018
£290,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1122 sq ft
sale price: £219,000
sale date: 7 Sep 2012
rooms: 7
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £83,000
sale date: 31 Jan 1997

Data Sources

The property at 33 Orchard Close, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Nov 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Feb 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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