42 Penwright Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8QR is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 980 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £288,854 , which equates to approximately £295 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Mar 2021 for £235,000. Since then, the value has increased by £53,854, representing a 22.9% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £288,854 is:

  • 0.5% lower than the average property price on Penwright Close
  • 6.9% higher than the average in the MK42 8QR postcode area
  • and 13.0% lower 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 6 July 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
980 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£288,854
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£295
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Penwright Close, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Jul 2016.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Dec 2015, when the property was rated E. The current rating of F reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 38.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to MK42 8QR

9 th / 16
Price Rank
7% higher than average
2 nd / 11
Size Rank
19% bigger than average
10 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 8QR , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 11 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 2nd out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£288,854
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
26 Mar 2021
£235,000
Leasehold
+17.5 %
18 Mar 2016
£200,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2023
rooms: 5
size: 902 sq ft
sale price: £157,000
sale date: 10 May 2011

Data Sources

The property at 42 Penwright Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8QR appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Mar 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Jul 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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