Flat 1, 17 Chaucer Road, Bedford, MK40 2AJ is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 486 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £153,251 , which equates to approximately £316 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Apr 2017 for £135,000. Since then, the value has increased by £18,251, representing a 13.5% increase, or approximately 1.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £153,251 is:

  • 45.9% lower than the average property price on Chaucer Road
  • 63.1% lower than the average in the MK40 2AJ postcode area
  • and 53.8% lower 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 November 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
486 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£153,251
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£316
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 1, 17 Chaucer Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2AJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Nov 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 24 Nov 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to single glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to MK40 2AJ

35 th / 44
Price Rank
63% lower than average
30 th / 36
Size Rank
65% smaller than average
16 th / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 2AJ , this flat's estimated value ranks 35th out of 44. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 36 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 30th out of 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£153,251
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
13 Apr 2017
£135,000
Leasehold
+8 %
12 Aug 2016
£125,000
Leasehold
+28.9 %
1 Oct 2012
£97,000
Leasehold
-15.7 %
31 Oct 2007
£115,000
Leasehold
+53.4 %
14 Nov 2003
£74,950
Leasehold
+76.4 %
12 May 2000
£42,500
Leasehold
+77.1 %
6 Mar 1998
£24,000
Leasehold
+17.4 %
23 Aug 1996
£20,450
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £143,500
sale date: 24 Jan 2025
rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 20 Apr 2022
rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 8 Oct 2019
rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 11 Jan 2019
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £109,000
sale date: 10 Jun 2016

Data Sources

The property at Flat 1, 17 Chaucer Road, Bedford, MK40 2AJ appears eight times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Apr 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Nov 2010. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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