57, Homebrook House Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0RL is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 388 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £184,298 , which equates to approximately £476 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Aug 1997 for £39,000. Since then, the value has increased by £145,298, representing a 372.6% increase, or approximately 13.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £184,298 is:

  • 23.5% lower than the average property price on Cardington Road
  • 82.6% higher than the average in the MK42 0RL postcode area
  • and 44.5% 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 28 January 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
388 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£184,298
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£476
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

57, Homebrook House Cardington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0RL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Jan 2025.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Feb 2014. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK42 0RL

9 th / 52
Price Rank
83% higher than average
44 th / 44
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
4 th / 44
Price Per Sq FT Rank
118% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 0RL , this flat's estimated value ranks 9th out of 52. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 44 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 44th out of 44 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£184,298
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+373 %
29 Aug 1997
£39,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £66,500
sale date: 31 Aug 2023
rooms: 2
size: 388 sq ft
sale price: £65,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2023
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2023
rooms: 2
size: 427 sq ft
sale price: £65,000
sale date: 28 May 2021
rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £65,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2020

Data Sources

The property at 57, Homebrook House Cardington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0RL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 29 Aug 1997. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Jan 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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