81 Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7ET is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 689 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 £265,270 , which equates to approximately £385 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Nov 2000 for £65,000. Since then, the value has increased by £200,270, representing a 308.1% increase, or approximately 12.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £265,270 is:

  • 4.8% lower than the average property price on Balliol Road
  • 19.2% higher than the average in the MK42 7ET postcode area
  • and 20.1% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 28 July 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in MK42 7ET

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
689 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£265,270
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£385
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

81 Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7ET has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Jul 2025.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Oct 2015, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 8.5%.

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, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Average

Compared to MK42 7ET

5 th / 13
Price Rank
19% higher than average
10 th / 10
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
1 st / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
41% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 7ET , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 10 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 10th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£265,270
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+308 %
22 Nov 2000
£65,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

83 Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7ET
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 13 Nov 2020
85 Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7ET
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 3 Jul 2014
69 Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7ET
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £232,000
sale date: 5 May 2023
67 Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7ET
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 12 Apr 2018
63 Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7ET
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 25 Mar 2022

Data Sources

The property at 81 Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7ET appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 22 Nov 2000. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Jul 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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