43 Rochester Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GB is a leasehold flat built between 2007-2011. The property offers approximately 614 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £178,904 , which equates to approximately £292 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Sep 2018 for £162,000. Since then, the value has increased by £16,904, representing a 10.4% increase, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £178,904 is:

  • 25.0% lower than the average property price on Rochester Way
  • 21.0% lower than the average in the MK42 0GB postcode area
  • and 46.1% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 10 March 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in MK42 0GB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007-2011
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£178,904
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£292
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

43 Rochester Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Mar 2023.

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 26 Sep 2011, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 79.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.14 w/m?k to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.28 w/m?k to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from high performance glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK42 0GB

28 th / 40
Price Rank
21% lower than average
32 nd / 39
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
14 th / 39
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 0GB , this flat's estimated value ranks 28th out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 39 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 32th out of 39 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£178,904
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+10 %
7 Sep 2018
£162,000
Leasehold
+31.7 %
5 Apr 2012
£122,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £156,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2025
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2024
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 11 Jul 2022
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £157,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2021
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £177,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2016

Data Sources

The property at 43 Rochester Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Sep 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Mar 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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