43 Castle Road, Bedford, MK40 3PL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,636 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £642,744 , which equates to approximately £393 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Feb 2021 for £520,000. Since then, the value has increased by £122,744, representing a 23.6% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £642,744 is:

  • 52.9% higher than the average property price on Castle Road
  • 29.3% higher than the average in the MK40 3PL postcode area
  • and 93.9% 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 11 November 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1636 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£642,744
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£393
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

43 Castle Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3PL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Nov 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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Dec 2008. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 22%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 5% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
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
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to MK40 3PL

6 th / 19
Price Rank
29% higher than average
4 th / 16
Size Rank
14% bigger than average
9 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£642,744
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
5 Feb 2021
£520,000
Freehold
+108 %
3 Mar 2009
£250,000
Freehold
+47.1 %
28 Jul 2000
£170,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1593 sq ft
sale price: £668,000
sale date: 2 Dec 2022
rooms: 7
size: 1638 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 16 Feb 2007
rooms: 6
size: 1453 sq ft
sale price: £247,500
sale date: 17 Sep 2004
rooms: 7
size: 1475 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 9 Mar 2004
rooms: 7
size: 1464 sq ft
sale price: £24,000
sale date: 2 Jul 1999

Data Sources

The property at 43 Castle Road, Bedford, MK40 3PL appears three times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Feb 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 11 Nov 2020. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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