7 Fontwell Close, Bedford, MK40 3UR is a freehold terraced property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 657 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 £303,441 , which equates to approximately £462 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Jul 2017 for £230,000. Since then, the value has increased by £73,441, representing a 31.9% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £303,441 is:

  • 7.1% lower than the average property price on Fontwell Close
  • 10.9% higher than the average in the MK40 3UR 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 18 May 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
657 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£303,441
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£462
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

7 Fontwell Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3UR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Aug 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 36%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
Average

Sale History

Today
£303,441
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+32 %
20 Jul 2017
£230,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 15 Oct 2025
rooms: 4
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2024
rooms: 4
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £245,250
sale date: 26 Jan 2024
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £148,000
sale date: 1 May 2004

Data Sources

The property at 7 Fontwell Close, Bedford, MK40 3UR appears once in HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Jul 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 18 May 2017. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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