42 Main Road, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4BE is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 7,180 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 £2,944,134 , which equates to approximately £410 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Jul 2011 for £1,500,000. Since then, the value has increased by £1,444,134, representing a 96.3% increase, or approximately 6.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £2,944,134 is:

  • 212.6% higher than the average property price on Main Road
  • 97.9% higher than the average in the MK40 4BE postcode area
  • and 787.1% 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 9 May 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
7180 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£2,944,134
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£410
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Main Road, Biddenham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4BE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 May 2016.

This property uses a gas boiler with underfloor heating as its main heating source. It is connected to mains gas. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Nov 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 35.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to some double glazing.
  • 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 underfloor heating, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK40 4BE

1 st / 11
Price Rank
98% higher than average
1 st / 4
Size Rank
147% bigger than average
4 th / 4
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 4BE , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 4 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 1st out of 4 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£2,944,134
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+96 %
25 Jul 2011
£1,500,000
Leasehold
+112.8 %
19 Jul 2000
£705,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms:
size: 4123 sq ft
sale price: £1,750,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2023
rooms: 7
size: 2250 sq ft
sale price: £941,000
sale date: 11 Sep 2020
rooms: 11
size: 3682 sq ft
sale price: £1,575,000
sale date: 20 Jun 2008

Data Sources

The property at 42 Main Road, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4BE appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Jul 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 May 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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