42 Birchdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NU is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 829 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 £374,632 , which equates to approximately £452 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Sep 1995 for £57,500. Since then, the value has increased by £317,132, representing a 551.5% increase, or approximately 18.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £374,632 is:

  • 1.9% lower than the average property price on Birchdale Avenue
  • 5.6% higher than the average in the MK42 8NU postcode area
  • and 12.9% higher than the average price for Bedford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 April 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in MK42 8NU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
829 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£374,632
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£452
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Birchdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, North Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Apr 2020.

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 20 Apr 2010. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 20.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

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

Compared to MK42 8NU

15 th / 30
Price Rank
6% higher than average
17 th / 17
Size Rank
25% smaller than average
1 st / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
41% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 8NU , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 17 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 17th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£374,632
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+552 %
19 Sep 1995
£57,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £312,000
sale date: 11 Mar 2024
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2020
rooms: 5
size: 935 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 8 Feb 2019
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £266,500
sale date: 29 Jan 2019
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 15 Feb 2013

Data Sources

The property at 42 Birchdale Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, North Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 19 Sep 1995. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Apr 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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