59 Rochester Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GB is a leasehold flat built between 2007-2011. The property offers approximately 538 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £206,453 , which equates to approximately £384 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jun 2016 for £165,000. Since then, the value has increased by £41,453, representing a 25.1% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £206,453 is:

  • 13.4% lower than the average property price on Rochester Way
  • 8.9% lower than the average in the MK42 0GB postcode area
  • and 37.8% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 September 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in MK42 0GB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007-2011
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£206,453
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£384
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

59 Rochester Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Sep 2023.

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 13 Jul 2011, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 80.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.15 w/m?k to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.27 w/m?k to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK42 0GB

26 th / 40
Price Rank
9% lower than average
39 th / 39
Size Rank
29% smaller than average
2 nd / 39
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 0GB , this flat's estimated value ranks 26th out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 39 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 39th out of 39 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£206,453
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+25 %
30 Jun 2016
£165,000
Leasehold
+40.4 %
15 Sep 2011
£117,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £156,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2025
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £157,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2021
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £162,000
sale date: 7 Sep 2018
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £137,500
sale date: 27 Nov 2015
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £115,950
sale date: 6 Aug 2012

Data Sources

The property at 59 Rochester Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Jun 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Sep 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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