3B Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40 2DZ is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 527 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £118,329 , which equates to approximately £224 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Apr 1999 for £29,000. Since then, the value has increased by £89,329, representing a 308.0% increase, or approximately 11.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £118,329 is:

  • 43.5% lower than the average property price on Shakespeare Road
  • 67.5% lower than the average in the MK40 2DZ postcode area
  • and 64.3% lower 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 21 November 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£118,329
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£224
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

3B Shakespeare Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2DZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Nov 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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Apr 2011, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 25.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 83% 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
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK40 2DZ

25 th / 25
Price Rank
67% lower than average
17 th / 19
Size Rank
60% smaller than average
17 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 2DZ , this flat's estimated value ranks 25th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 19 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 17th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£118,329
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+308 %
28 Apr 1999
£29,000
Leasehold
-2 %
18 Dec 1998
£29,600
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 24 May 2021
rooms: 2
size: 573 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 22 Nov 2018
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £96,875
sale date: 6 May 2016
rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £96,000
sale date: 7 Jan 2016
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £72,000
sale date: 7 Jan 2014

Data Sources

The property at 3B Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40 2DZ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Apr 1999. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Nov 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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