7 Tolkien Close, Bedford, MK41 0WS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 710 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 £356,501 , which equates to approximately £502 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Jul 2020 for £275,600. Since then, the value has increased by £80,901, representing a 29.4% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £356,501 is:

  • 0.2% higher than the average property price on Tolkien Close
  • 9.7% higher than the average in the MK41 0WS postcode area
  • and 7.4% 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 21 February 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£356,501
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£502
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

7 Tolkien Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0WS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Feb 2014.

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 15 Oct 2010, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 2.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 40% 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, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to MK41 0WS

2 nd / 20
Price Rank
10% higher than average
9 th / 10
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
1 st / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK41 0WS , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 10 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 9th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£356,501
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+29 %
20 Jul 2020
£275,600
Leasehold
+47.4 %
16 May 2014
£187,000
Leasehold
+31.4 %
27 Sep 2002
£142,359
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2025
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2017
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 26 May 2017
rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 6 Feb 2017
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £169,000
sale date: 21 Nov 2013

Data Sources

The property at 7 Tolkien Close, Bedford, MK41 0WS appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Jul 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Feb 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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