5 Palgrave Road, Bedford, MK42 9DH is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 786 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £203,200 , which equates to approximately £259 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Sep 2016 for £169,000. Since then, the value has increased by £34,200, representing a 20.2% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £203,200 is:

  • 16.5% lower than the average property price on Palgrave Road
  • 8.7% lower than the average in the MK42 9DH postcode area
  • and 38.8% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 16 May 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in MK42 9DH

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
786 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£203,200
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£259
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Palgrave Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 May 2023.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Electric instantaneous heaters at the point of use are used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 21 Jan 2011, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 14.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric instantaneous at point of use, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very Poor
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 9DH

13 th / 40
Price Rank
9% lower than average
12 th / 39
Size Rank
10% bigger than average
28 th / 39
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 9DH , this flat's estimated value ranks 13th out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 28th out of 39 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 12th out of 39 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£203,200
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
23 Sep 2016
£169,000
Leasehold
+14.2 %
25 Nov 2004
£147,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

11 Palgrave Road, Bedford, MK42 9DH
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2022
7 Palgrave Road, Bedford, MK42 9DH
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £167,500
sale date: 17 Dec 2021
12 Palgrave Road, Bedford, MK42 9DH
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £114,950
sale date: 4 Jun 2004
6 Palgrave Road, Bedford, MK42 9DH
rooms: 4
size: 765 sq ft
sale price: £134,950
sale date: 17 May 2004
Flat 85, Britannia House Palgrave Road, Bedford, MK42 9BX
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £178,000
sale date: 10 Jul 2008

Data Sources

The property at 5 Palgrave Road, Bedford, MK42 9DH appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Sep 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 May 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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