5 Drove Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8HD is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 2,433 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £808,553 , which equates to approximately £332 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Nov 2019 for £655,500. Since then, the value has increased by £153,053, representing a 23.3% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £808,553 is:

  • 110.7% higher than the average property price on Drove Road
  • 82.2% higher than the average in the SG18 8HD postcode area
  • and 139.4% higher than the average price for Biggleswade 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 17 May 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
2433 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£808,553
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£332
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Drove Road, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, SG18 8HD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 May 2019.

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 21 Aug 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 32.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 91% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 91% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG18 8HD

1 st / 44
Price Rank
82% higher than average
1 st / 33
Size Rank
112% bigger than average
29 th / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG18 8HD , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 44. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 29th out of 33 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 1st out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£808,553
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
8 Nov 2019
£655,500
Leasehold
+56.1 %
19 Jul 2013
£420,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 8
size: 1791 sq ft
sale price: £279,000
sale date: 17 May 2012
rooms: 3
size: 686 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 10 Oct 2019
rooms: 4
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £267,000
sale date: 19 Nov 2015
rooms: 5
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £289,995
sale date: 4 Aug 2015
rooms: 5
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £262,500
sale date: 24 Jan 2006

Data Sources

The property at 5 Drove Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8HD appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Nov 2019. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 May 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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