86 Howbury Street, Bedford, MK40 3QS is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 753 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 £346,446 , which equates to approximately £460 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Jan 2017 for £255,000. Since then, the value has increased by £91,446, representing a 35.9% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £346,446 is:

  • 4.9% lower than the average property price on Howbury Street
  • 5.9% lower than the average in the MK40 3QS postcode area
  • and 4.4% higher 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 30 September 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
753 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£346,446
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£460
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

86 Howbury Street, Bedford, North Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, MK40 3QS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Sep 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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Jan 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 30%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to MK40 3QS

25 th / 34
Price Rank
6% lower than average
26 th / 29
Size Rank
28% smaller than average
3 rd / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 3QS , this house's estimated value ranks 25th out of 34. 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 26th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£346,446
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+36 %
6 Jan 2017
£255,000
Leasehold
+45.8 %
30 Apr 2010
£174,950
Leasehold
+257 %
14 Sep 1995
£49,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2024
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £74,950
sale date: 7 May 1999
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £59,000
sale date: 4 Jul 1997
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £202,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2007
rooms: 3
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2007

Data Sources

The property at 86 Howbury Street, Bedford, MK40 3QS appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Jan 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Sep 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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