40 Shortmead Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0AP is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,351 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 £442,704 , which equates to approximately £326 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Jan 2014 for £248,000. Since then, the value has increased by £194,704, representing a 78.5% increase, or approximately 6.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £442,704 is:

  • 58.0% higher than the average property price on Shortmead Street
  • 30.6% higher than the average in the SG18 0AP postcode area
  • and 31.1% higher than the average price for Biggleswade 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 8 February 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1351 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£442,704
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£326
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Shortmead Street, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, SG18 0AP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Feb 2010.

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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Mar 2009. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from good to very good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to very good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Very Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to SG18 0AP

5 th / 23
Price Rank
31% higher than average
4 th / 9
Size Rank
37% bigger than average
3 rd / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG18 0AP , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 9 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 4th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£442,704
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+79 %
23 Jan 2014
£248,000
Leasehold
-13 %
4 Sep 2009
£285,000
Leasehold
+418.2 %
22 Dec 1997
£55,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1528 sq ft
sale price: £470,000
sale date: 7 Jul 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1317 sq ft
sale price: £172,500
sale date: 18 Dec 2002
rooms: 6
size: 1322 sq ft
sale price: £172,500
sale date: 16 Dec 2002

Data Sources

The property at 40 Shortmead Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0AP appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Jan 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Feb 2010. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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