51 Orchard Close, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LW is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 883 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 £549,364 , which equates to approximately £622 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Sep 2001 for £180,000. Since then, the value has increased by £369,364, representing a 205.2% increase, or approximately 8.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £549,364 is:

  • 1.2% lower than the average property price on Orchard Close
  • 18.2% higher than the average in the SG17 5LW postcode area
  • and 38.2% higher than the average price for Shefford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 26 August 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SG17 5LW

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
883 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£549,364
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£622
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

51 Orchard Close, Meppershall, Shefford, Mid Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, SG17 5LW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Aug 2021.

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 Jun 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 13.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 73% of 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, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG17 5LW

9 th / 43
Price Rank
18% higher than average
15 th / 24
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
2 nd / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
32% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG17 5LW , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 43. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 24 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 15th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£549,364
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+205 %
12 Sep 2001
£180,000
Leasehold
+74.8 %
16 Feb 1996
£103,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

46 Orchard Close, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LW
rooms: 6
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 8 Dec 2014

Data Sources

The property at 51 Orchard Close, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Sep 2001. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Aug 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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