52 Orchard Lane, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7BP is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,389 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £714,473 , which equates to approximately £515 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Aug 2018 for £585,000. Since then, the value has increased by £129,473, representing a 22.1% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £714,473 is:

  • 52.7% higher than the average property price on Orchard Lane
  • 58.6% higher than the average in the MK43 7BP postcode area
  • and 115.3% 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 30 May 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in MK43 7BP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1389 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£714,473
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£515
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

52 Orchard Lane, Harrold, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7BP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 May 2017.

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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Mar 2015. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 7.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from 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
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK43 7BP

4 th / 30
Price Rank
59% higher than average
10 th / 24
Size Rank
16% bigger than average
3 rd / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
37% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK43 7BP , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 4th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd 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 10th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£714,473
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+22 %
24 Aug 2018
£585,000
Leasehold
+217.1 %
9 Jun 1999
£184,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1561 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2019

Data Sources

The property at 52 Orchard Lane, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7BP appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Aug 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 May 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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