37 Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DW is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. 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 £522,165 , which equates to approximately £335 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Aug 2011 for £270,000. Since then, the value has increased by £252,165, representing a 93.4% increase, or approximately 6.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £522,165 is:

  • 8.1% higher than the average property price on Caves Lane
  • 18.9% higher than the average in the MK40 3DW postcode area
  • and 57.3% higher than the average price for Bedford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 22 August 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1561 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£522,165
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£335
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

37 Caves Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3DW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Aug 2022.

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 13 Apr 2011. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (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 84% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK40 3DW

2 nd / 18
Price Rank
19% higher than average
4 th / 13
Size Rank
34% bigger than average
9 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 3DW , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 13 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 4th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£522,165
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+93 %
5 Aug 2011
£270,000
Leasehold
+128.8 %
24 Jun 1998
£118,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1690 sq ft
sale price: £430,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1636 sq ft
sale price: £522,500
sale date: 10 Jun 2019
rooms: 7
size: 1526 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2014
rooms: 6
size: 1647 sq ft
sale price: £167,500
sale date: 19 Jul 1999

Data Sources

The property at 37 Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Aug 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Aug 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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