Flat 2, Shorts Building, 65 Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GG is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 710 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £197,601 , which equates to approximately £278 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Sep 2013 for £120,000. Since then, the value has increased by £77,601, representing a 64.7% increase, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £197,601 is:

  • 29.3% lower than the average property price on Beauvais Square
  • 22.1% lower than the average in the MK42 0GG postcode area
  • and 40.5% 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 20 December 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£197,601
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£278
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 2, Shorts Building, 65 Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Dec 2022.

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 12 Dec 2012, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 80.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, insulated (assumed) to solid brick, with internal insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Solid brick, with internal insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK42 0GG

4 th / 20
Price Rank
22% lower than average
7 th / 19
Size Rank
22% smaller than average
5 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 0GG , this flat's estimated value ranks 4th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 19 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 7th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£197,601
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+65 %
27 Sep 2013
£120,000
Leasehold
-14.9 %
7 Jun 2012
£140,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2023
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2023
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 13 Jan 2023
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 9 Nov 2022
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £174,000
sale date: 7 Nov 2022

Data Sources

The property at Flat 2, Shorts Building, 65 Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Sep 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Dec 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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