5 Mareth Road, Bedford, MK42 0DB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 926 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £301,845 , which equates to approximately £326 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 May 2021 for £245,000. Since then, the value has increased by £56,845, representing a 23.2% increase, or approximately 5.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £301,845 is:

  • 24.9% higher than the average property price on Mareth Road
  • 18.1% higher than the average in the MK42 0DB postcode area
  • and 9.1% lower 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 7 November 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in MK42 0DB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
926 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£301,845
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£326
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Mareth Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0DB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Nov 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 4 Jun 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% 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
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to MK42 0DB

4 th / 22
Price Rank
18% higher than average
7 th / 19
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
6 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 0DB , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 19 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 7th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£301,845
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
21 May 2021
£245,000
Leasehold
+92.9 %
4 Dec 2009
£127,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2023
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 4 Jun 2021
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2020
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £243,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2019
rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 22 Jun 2018

Data Sources

The property at 5 Mareth Road, Bedford, MK42 0DB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 May 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Nov 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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