81 Palgrave Road, Bedford, MK42 9DN is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 431 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 £180,509 , which equates to approximately £419 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Sep 2005 for £114,950. Since then, the value has increased by £65,559, representing a 57.0% increase, or approximately 2.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £180,509 is:

  • 25.8% lower than the average property price on Palgrave Road
  • 7.0% lower than the average in the MK42 9DN postcode area
  • and 45.6% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 11 January 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
431 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£180,509
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£419
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

81 Palgrave Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Jan 2022.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Oct 2008. The rating of B is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK42 9DN

26 th / 31
Price Rank
7% lower than average
28 th / 28
Size Rank
41% smaller than average
3 rd / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
57% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 9DN , this flat's estimated value ranks 26th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 28 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 28th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£180,509
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+57 %
30 Sep 2005
£114,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £136,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2022
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £62,500
sale date: 3 Nov 2021
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2016
rooms: 2
size: 433 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2010
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £108,500
sale date: 9 Feb 2009

Data Sources

The property at 81 Palgrave Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DN appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Sep 2005. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Jan 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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