5 Witham Close, Bedford, MK41 7YT is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 786 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 £357,068 , which equates to approximately £454 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Aug 2024 for £340,000. Since then, the value has increased by £17,068, representing a 5.0% increase, or approximately 2.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £357,068 is:

  • 15.5% lower than the average property price on Witham Close
  • 11.0% lower than the average in the MK41 7YT postcode area
  • and 7.7% 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 6 March 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in MK41 7YT

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
786 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£357,068
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£454
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Witham Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7YT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Mar 2024.

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 7 Jul 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 4.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK41 7YT

15 th / 17
Price Rank
11% lower than average
13 th / 13
Size Rank
27% smaller than average
3 rd / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£357,068
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
27 Aug 2024
£340,000
Freehold
+83.8 %
19 Oct 2009
£185,000
Freehold
+71.3 %
3 Aug 2001
£108,000
Freehold
+80 %
22 Nov 1995
£60,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 23 Nov 2021
rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £177,000
sale date: 17 Jan 2012

Data Sources

The property at 5 Witham Close, Bedford, MK41 7YT appears four times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Aug 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 6 Mar 2024. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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