79A Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40 2DW is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 872 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £304,904 , which equates to approximately £350 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Jan 2020 for £240,000. Since then, the value has increased by £64,904, representing a 27.0% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £304,904 is:

  • 45.5% higher than the average property price on Shakespeare Road
  • 57.0% higher than the average in the MK40 2DW postcode area
  • and 8.1% 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 9 October 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
872 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£304,904
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£350
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

79A Shakespeare Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2DW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Oct 2019.

This property has a heating system that uses warm air distribution, powered by mains gas. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 Feb 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 5.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Warm air, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK40 2DW

4 th / 30
Price Rank
57% higher than average
4 th / 29
Size Rank
41% bigger than average
3 rd / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 2DW , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 29 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 4th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£304,904
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
10 Jan 2020
£240,000
Leasehold
+34.8 %
21 Nov 2014
£178,000
Leasehold
+7.9 %
11 Jun 2010
£165,000
Leasehold
-2.9 %
10 Sep 2004
£169,995
Leasehold
+21.4 %
18 Jun 2003
£140,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 20 Mar 2020
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £124,950
sale date: 22 Dec 2011
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £170,495
sale date: 15 Oct 2004
rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £107,500
sale date: 3 Feb 2006

Data Sources

The property at 79A Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40 2DW appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Jan 2020. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Oct 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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