42 Chaucer Road, Bedford, MK40 2AJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 2,791 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,096,520 , which equates to approximately £393 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Dec 2011 for £540,000. Since then, the value has increased by £556,520, representing a 103.1% increase, or approximately 7.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,096,520 is:

  • 287.2% higher than the average property price on Chaucer Road
  • 163.9% higher than the average in the MK40 2AJ postcode area
  • and 230.4% higher than the average price for Bedford 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 November 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in MK40 2AJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
2791 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,096,520
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£393
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Chaucer Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2AJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Nov 2011.

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 have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Oct 2009. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 27.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • 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 lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
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
Some double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to MK40 2AJ

2 nd / 44
Price Rank
164% higher than average
4 th / 36
Size Rank
100% bigger than average
6 th / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
32% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 2AJ , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 44. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 36 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 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,096,520
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+103 %
2 Dec 2011
£540,000
Leasehold
+68.8 %
30 Apr 2010
£320,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 2793 sq ft
sale price: £571,000
sale date: 24 May 2019
rooms: 8
size: 2519 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 22 Jun 2009
rooms: 9
size: 2928 sq ft
sale price: £263,000
sale date: 9 Nov 2001
rooms: 8
size: 2519 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2000

Data Sources

The property at 42 Chaucer Road, Bedford, MK40 2AJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Dec 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Nov 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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