5 Douglas Road, Bedford, MK41 7YF is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,206 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 £541,251 , which equates to approximately £449 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Mar 2021 for £450,000. Since then, the value has increased by £91,251, representing a 20.3% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £541,251 is:

  • 27.9% higher than the average property price on Douglas Road
  • 17.3% higher than the average in the MK41 7YF postcode area
  • and 65.8% 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 10 December 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1206 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£541,251
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£449
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Douglas Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7YF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Dec 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 are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Oct 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.8%.

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 energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 79% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK41 7YF

8 th / 20
Price Rank
17% higher than average
4 th / 14
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
5 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK41 7YF , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 14 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£541,251
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
26 Mar 2021
£450,000
Leasehold
+61.9 %
26 Aug 2010
£278,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2019
rooms: 7
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 6 Mar 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 15 Sep 2017
rooms: 7
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 16 Jun 2014

Data Sources

The property at 5 Douglas Road, Bedford, MK41 7YF 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 10 Dec 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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