55 Duchess Road, Bedford, MK42 0SE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 947 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 £303,842 , which equates to approximately £321 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 May 2016 for £210,000. Since then, the value has increased by £93,842, representing a 44.7% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £303,842 is:

  • 12.5% higher than the average property price on Duchess Road
  • 11.6% higher than the average in the MK42 0SE postcode area
  • and 8.5% lower 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 8 February 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
947 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£303,842
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£321
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

55 Duchess Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0SE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Feb 2016.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Apr 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 6.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to MK42 0SE

8 th / 25
Price Rank
12% higher than average
13 th / 20
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
6 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 0SE , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 20 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 13th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£303,842
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+45 %
6 May 2016
£210,000
Leasehold
+39.1 %
30 Jul 2010
£151,000
Leasehold
+0.7 %
27 Apr 2007
£150,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2022
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £272,000
sale date: 24 Feb 2021
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 23 Mar 2020
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £222,000
sale date: 2 Aug 2019

Data Sources

The property at 55 Duchess Road, Bedford, MK42 0SE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 May 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Feb 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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