8 Blackbird Close, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1SB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,087 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £405,439 , which equates to approximately £373 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Jul 2016 for £303,500. Since then, the value has increased by £101,939, representing a 33.6% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £405,439 is:

  • 19.3% higher than the average property price on Blackbird Close
  • 15.4% higher than the average in the MK45 1SB postcode area
  • and 22.2% higher than the average price for Bedford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 20 June 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1087 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£405,439
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£373
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Blackbird Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, MK45 1SB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Jun 2013.

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 20 Jun 2013. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 10.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to MK45 1SB

4 th / 14
Price Rank
15% higher than average
3 rd / 12
Size Rank
26% bigger than average
11 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK45 1SB , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 12 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 3rd out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£405,439
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+34 %
1 Jul 2016
£303,500
Leasehold
+48 %
23 Oct 2009
£205,000
Leasehold
+162.8 %
3 Apr 2000
£78,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1088 sq ft
sale price: £316,000
sale date: 2 Nov 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 22 Jul 2016
rooms: 5
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 11 Jul 2006

Data Sources

The property at 8 Blackbird Close, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1SB appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Jul 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Jun 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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