54 Bower Street, Bedford, MK40 3RE is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 700 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 £340,844 , which equates to approximately £487 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Jul 2012 for £178,000. Since then, the value has increased by £162,844, representing a 91.5% increase, or approximately 6.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £340,844 is:

  • 4.2% lower than the average property price on Bower Street
  • 0.8% lower than the average in the MK40 3RE postcode area
  • and 2.7% 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 26 April 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
700 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£340,844
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£487
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

54 Bower Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3RE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Apr 2012.

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 24 Jan 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 11.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 75% 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, 250mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK40 3RE

21 st / 25
Price Rank
1% lower than average
15 th / 16
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
3 rd / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 3RE , this house's estimated value ranks 21th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 16 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 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£340,844
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+91 %
27 Jul 2012
£178,000
Leasehold
+22.8 %
1 May 2009
£145,000
Leasehold
-5.2 %
16 Jul 2004
£153,000
Leasehold
+66.3 %
25 Jul 2001
£92,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 4 Sep 2025
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2022
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £258,333
sale date: 10 Aug 2018
rooms: 4
size: 773 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 9 Dec 2011
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £211,000
sale date: 20 Jul 2007

Data Sources

The property at 54 Bower Street, Bedford, MK40 3RE appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Jul 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Apr 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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