4 Merchants Court, Bedford, MK42 0AT is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 570 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 £164,174 , which equates to approximately £288 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Mar 2021 for £148,500. Since then, the value has increased by £15,674, representing a 10.6% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £164,174 is:

  • 35.5% lower than the average property price on Merchants Court
  • 24.2% lower than the average in the MK42 0AT postcode area
  • and 50.5% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

View sold house prices in MK42 0AT

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£164,174
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£288
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

4 Merchants Court, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0AT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Apr 2019.

This property uses electric underfloor heating 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 13 Apr 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 24.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric ceiling heating to electric underfloor heating, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Electric underfloor heating
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK42 0AT

7 th / 21
Price Rank
24% lower than average
13 th / 21
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
5 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 0AT , this flat's estimated value ranks 7th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 21 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£164,174
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+11 %
18 Mar 2021
£148,500
Leasehold
+2.4 %
17 Jul 2015
£145,000
Leasehold
-14.7 %
15 Jul 2005
£169,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £186,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2023
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2022
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £167,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2021
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 16 Mar 2018
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £189,950
sale date: 28 Nov 2017

Data Sources

The property at 4 Merchants Court, Bedford, MK42 0AT appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Mar 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Apr 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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