5 Elgar Drive, Shefford, SG17 5RZ is a freehold detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 1,593 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £683,938 , which equates to approximately £429 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Aug 2024 for £625,000. Since then, the value has increased by £58,938, representing a 9.4% increase, or approximately 7.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £683,938 is:

  • 110.0% higher than the average property price on Elgar Drive
  • 78.8% higher than the average in the SG17 5RZ postcode area
  • and 72.1% higher than the average price for Shefford 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 24 April 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
1593 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£683,938
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£429
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Elgar Drive, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, SG17 5RZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Apr 2024.

This property uses gas boiler with radiators and electric underfloor heating as its main heating source. It is connected to mains gas. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Jul 2015. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, electric underfloor heating, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • 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, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas, Electric underfloor heating
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG17 5RZ

1 st / 59
Price Rank
79% higher than average
1 st / 43
Size Rank
81% bigger than average
32 nd / 43
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG17 5RZ , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 59. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 32th out of 43 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 43 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£683,938
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
2 Aug 2024
£625,000
Leasehold
+64.5 %
5 Oct 2015
£379,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1540 sq ft
sale price: £407,000
sale date: 29 May 2020
rooms: 7
size: 1582 sq ft
sale price: £263,000
sale date: 30 Mar 2012

Data Sources

The property at 5 Elgar Drive, Shefford, SG17 5RZ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Aug 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Apr 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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