9 Orchard Close, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LW is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 380 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £353,913 , which equates to approximately £939 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Aug 2010 for £185,000. Since then, the value has increased by £168,913, representing a 91.3% increase, or approximately 6.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £353,913 is:

  • 36.4% lower than the average property price on Orchard Close
  • 23.8% lower than the average in the SG17 5LW postcode area
  • and 10.9% lower than the average price for Shefford 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 3 March 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
380 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£353,913
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£939
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

9 Orchard Close, Meppershall, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, SG17 5LW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Mar 2010.

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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 Apr 2009, and the property received the same rating of E with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 49.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated at rafters to pitched, 100mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • 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 15% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG17 5LW

41 st / 43
Price Rank
24% lower than average
24 th / 24
Size Rank
62% smaller than average
1 st / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
99% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG17 5LW , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 41th out of 43. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 24 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 24th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£353,913
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+91 %
20 Aug 2010
£185,000
Leasehold
+5.7 %
26 Jun 2009
£175,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 7
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £83,000
sale date: 31 Jan 1997
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £363,000
sale date: 7 Sep 2021
rooms: 4
size: 844 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2013
rooms: 6
size: 1582 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2021
rooms: 4
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £242,500
sale date: 7 Mar 2012

Data Sources

The property at 9 Orchard Close, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Aug 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Mar 2010. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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