73 Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8QP is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 797 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 £262,978 , which equates to approximately £330 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Sep 2014 for £155,000. Since then, the value has increased by £107,978, representing a 69.7% increase, or approximately 6.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £262,978 is:

  • 14.8% lower than the average property price on Hillgrounds Road
  • 2.1% lower than the average in the MK42 8QP postcode area
  • and 20.8% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 May 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in MK42 8QP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
797 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£262,978
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£330
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

73 Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 May 2025.

This property has a heating system that uses warm air distribution, powered by mains gas. 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 14 May 2014. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Warm air, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK42 8QP

11 th / 13
Price Rank
2% lower than average
4 th / 8
Size Rank
7% bigger than average
7 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 8QP , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 8 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£262,978
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+70 %
19 Sep 2014
£155,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £202,000
sale date: 13 Jan 2017
rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £156,000
sale date: 24 May 2007
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £164,900
sale date: 11 Feb 2008
rooms: 3
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £134,000
sale date: 3 May 2007
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 3 Dec 2003

Data Sources

The property at 73 Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 19 Sep 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 May 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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