5 Margetts Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8DS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 958 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 £379,813 , which equates to approximately £397 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Mar 2021 for £309,000. Since then, the value has increased by £70,813, representing a 22.9% increase, or approximately 4.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £379,813 is:

  • 37.5% higher than the average property price on Margetts Road
  • 34.9% higher than the average in the MK42 8DS postcode area
  • and 14.4% 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 7 November 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
958 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£379,813
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£397
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Margetts Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8DS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, 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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 Apr 2009, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 20.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to poor.
  • 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.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK42 8DS

1 st / 18
Price Rank
35% higher than average
3 rd / 14
Size Rank
10% bigger than average
1 st / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 8DS , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 14 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 3rd out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£379,813
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
31 Mar 2021
£309,000
Leasehold
-5.9 %
27 Jan 2017
£328,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £268,000
sale date: 2 Dec 2024
rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2022
rooms: 6
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 6 Apr 2022
rooms: 6
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 31 May 2019
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £223,500
sale date: 16 Dec 2016

Data Sources

The property at 5 Margetts Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8DS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Mar 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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