5 Belfry Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9RQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 743 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £378,702 , which equates to approximately £510 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Apr 2004 for £162,250. Since then, the value has increased by £216,452, representing a 133.4% increase, or approximately 6.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £378,702 is:

  • 8.2% higher than the average property price on Belfry Close
  • 14.7% higher than the average in the MK42 9RQ postcode area
  • and 14.1% higher than the average price for Bedford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 12 January 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£378,702
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£510
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Belfry Close, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9RQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Jan 2021.

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 the main heating system, supplemented by a solar water heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Mar 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 9.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, plus solar, with its energy efficiency improving from average to very good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, plus solar
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to MK42 9RQ

6 th / 25
Price Rank
15% higher than average
15 th / 21
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
5 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 9RQ , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 21 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 15th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£378,702
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+133 %
30 Apr 2004
£162,250
Leasehold
+88.7 %
19 Jun 2000
£86,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £246,000
sale date: 12 May 2017
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 14 Apr 2016
rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 4 Apr 2016
rooms: 5
size: 750 sq ft
sale price: £187,500
sale date: 8 May 2015
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £186,500
sale date: 23 Jan 2015

Data Sources

The property at 5 Belfry Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9RQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Apr 2004. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jan 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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