40 Dorsey Drive, Bedford, MK42 9FL is a freehold terraced property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 753 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £291,169 , which equates to approximately £386 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Jun 2022 for £265,000. Since then, the value has increased by £26,169, representing a 9.9% increase, or approximately 2.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £291,169 is:

  • 13.9% lower than the average property price on Dorsey Drive
  • 6.9% higher than the average in the MK42 9FL postcode area
  • and 12.3% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 18 August 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in MK42 9FL

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
753 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£291,169
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£386
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Dorsey Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9FL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Aug 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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 Jun 2011, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 5.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to MK42 9FL

8 th / 41
Price Rank
7% higher than average
12 th / 34
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
5 th / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 9FL , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 41. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 34 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 12th out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£291,169
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+10 %
10 Jun 2022
£265,000
Leasehold
+20.5 %
31 Aug 2017
£220,000
Leasehold
+51.7 %
23 Nov 2012
£145,000
Leasehold
+9.8 %
21 Oct 2005
£132,000
Leasehold
+64 %
1 Apr 1999
£80,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 23 May 2025
rooms: 3
size: 658 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2023
rooms: 5
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2022
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 23 Apr 2021
rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 22 Jun 2020

Data Sources

The property at 40 Dorsey Drive, Bedford, MK42 9FL appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Jun 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Aug 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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