98 Chaucer Road, Bedford, MK40 2AP is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,561 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £610,606 , which equates to approximately £391 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Jul 2013 for £325,000. Since then, the value has increased by £285,606, representing a 87.9% increase, or approximately 7.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £610,606 is:

  • 115.6% higher than the average property price on Chaucer Road
  • 154.2% higher than the average in the MK40 2AP postcode area
  • and 84.0% 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 24 March 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1561 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£610,606
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£391
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

98 Chaucer Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2AP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Mar 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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Jan 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 42.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 19% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK40 2AP

5 th / 44
Price Rank
154% higher than average
2 nd / 35
Size Rank
76% bigger than average
3 rd / 35
Price Per Sq FT Rank
44% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 2AP , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 44. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 35 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 2nd out of 35 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£610,606
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+88 %
9 Jul 2013
£325,000
Leasehold
+116.7 %
1 Jun 1999
£150,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1378 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 30 May 2003
rooms: 7
size: 1497 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 8 Apr 2011
rooms: 2
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 13 Apr 2017
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 17 Jul 2017
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £40,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2001

Data Sources

The property at 98 Chaucer Road, Bedford, MK40 2AP appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Jul 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Mar 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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