49 Thornton Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8PD is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,249 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £395,646 , which equates to approximately £317 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Dec 2024 for £375,000. Since then, the value has increased by £20,646, representing a 5.5% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £395,646 is:

  • 36.4% higher than the average property price on Thornton Street
  • 30.7% higher than the average in the MK42 8PD postcode area
  • and 19.2% 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 25 April 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1249 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£395,646
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£317
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

49 Thornton Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8PD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Apr 2024.

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 14 Jul 2010, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 68.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The roof energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining pitched, 100 mm loft insulation.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% 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, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK42 8PD

7 th / 48
Price Rank
31% higher than average
6 th / 37
Size Rank
30% bigger than average
27 th / 37
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 8PD , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 48. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 27th out of 37 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 6th out of 37 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£395,646
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
5 Dec 2024
£375,000
Leasehold
+99.5 %
6 Nov 2013
£188,000
Leasehold
-1.1 %
25 May 2012
£190,000
Leasehold
+4.4 %
3 Feb 2006
£182,000
Leasehold
+82 %
24 Jul 2000
£100,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1165 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 17 Aug 2009
rooms: 4
size: 1345 sq ft
sale price: £239,995
sale date: 20 Apr 2005

Data Sources

The property at 49 Thornton Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8PD appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Dec 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Apr 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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