5 Meadowsweet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0RG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 689 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £289,158 , which equates to approximately £420 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Sep 2022 for £275,000. Since then, the value has increased by £14,158, representing a 5.1% increase, or approximately 1.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £289,158 is:

  • 36.0% lower than the average property price on Meadowsweet Drive
  • 27.1% lower than the average in the MK42 0RG postcode area
  • and 12.9% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 20 July 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in MK42 0RG

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
689 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£289,158
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£420
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Meadowsweet Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0RG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Jul 2022.

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 13 Jul 2011, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all 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, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK42 0RG

12 th / 12
Price Rank
27% lower than average
9 th / 9
Size Rank
36% smaller than average
6 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 0RG , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 9 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 9th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£289,158
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
21 Sep 2022
£275,000
Leasehold
+62.7 %
24 Feb 2015
£169,000
Leasehold
+25.2 %
26 Aug 2011
£135,000
Leasehold
+1.1 %
25 Aug 2011
£133,500
Leasehold
-3.3 %
5 Oct 2005
£138,000
Leasehold
+46.8 %
27 May 2002
£94,000
Leasehold
+59.9 %
26 May 1999
£58,800
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 6 Feb 2009

Data Sources

The property at 5 Meadowsweet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0RG appears seven times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Sep 2022. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Jul 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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