73 Rochester Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GB is a leasehold flat built between 2007-2011. The property offers approximately 614 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 £172,259 , which equates to approximately £281 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jul 2021 for £157,000. Since then, the value has increased by £15,259, representing a 9.7% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £172,259 is:

  • 27.7% lower than the average property price on Rochester Way
  • 24.0% lower than the average in the MK42 0GB postcode area
  • and 48.1% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 September 2021, 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
614 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£172,259
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£281
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

73 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 2021.

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 23 Sep 2011, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 79.

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, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.26 w/m?k to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to MK42 0GB

37 th / 40
Price Rank
24% lower than average
34 th / 39
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
29 th / 39
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 0GB , this flat's estimated value ranks 37th out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 29th out of 39 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 34th out of 39 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£172,259
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+10 %
30 Jul 2021
£157,000
Leasehold
+45.4 %
17 May 2013
£108,000
Leasehold
+2.9 %
19 Jul 2012
£105,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

41 Rochester Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GB
rooms: 2
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £156,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2025
33 Rochester Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GB
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2024
29 Rochester Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GB
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 11 Jul 2022
43 Rochester Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GB
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £162,000
sale date: 7 Sep 2018
39 Rochester Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GB
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £177,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2016

Data Sources

The property at 73 Rochester Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GB appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Jul 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Sep 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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