42 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 797 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 £230,259 , which equates to approximately £289 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Aug 2004 for £105,000. Since then, the value has increased by £125,259, representing a 119.3% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £230,259 is:

  • 4.7% lower than the average property price on Barford Avenue
  • 7.3% lower than the average in the MK42 0DS postcode area
  • and 30.6% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 10 August 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in MK42 0DS

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
797 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£230,259
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£289
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Barford Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0DS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Aug 2024.

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 17 Oct 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 7.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to MK42 0DS

17 th / 19
Price Rank
7% lower than average
6 th / 16
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
14 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 0DS , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 16 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 6th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£230,259
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+119 %
31 Aug 2004
£105,000
Leasehold
+81 %
30 Nov 2001
£58,000
Leasehold
+61.1 %
28 Nov 1997
£36,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

34 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 8 Sep 2022
4 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £253,000
sale date: 15 Dec 2021
37 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS
rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 17 May 2019
2 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £207,000
sale date: 26 Mar 2019
44 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £124,995
sale date: 15 Oct 2013

Data Sources

The property at 42 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Aug 2004. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Aug 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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