8 Edward Road, Bedford, MK42 9DR is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 829 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 £197,842 , which equates to approximately £239 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Jun 2023 for £187,500. Since then, the value has increased by £10,342, representing a 5.5% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £197,842 is:

  • 14.3% lower than the average property price on Edward Road
  • 15.0% lower than the average in the MK42 9DR postcode area
  • and 39.4% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly rented (2 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 28 January 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in MK42 9DR

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
829 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£197,842
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£239
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Jan 2024.

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 Feb 2023, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 60.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, with internal insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, with internal insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK42 9DR

45 th / 49
Price Rank
15% lower than average
11 th / 41
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
38 th / 41
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 9DR , this house's estimated value ranks 45th out of 49. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 38th out of 41 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 11th out of 41 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£197,842
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
16 Jun 2023
£187,500
Leasehold
+21 %
5 Dec 2022
£155,000
Leasehold
+210 %
11 Aug 2000
£50,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £212,000
sale date: 30 Apr 2024
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £239,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2023
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2023
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 4 Feb 2022
rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 10 Nov 2020

Data Sources

The property at 8 Edward Road, Bedford, MK42 9DR appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Jun 2023. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Jan 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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