Flat 3, 53 Spenser Road, Bedford, MK40 2BE is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 592 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £163,213 , which equates to approximately £276 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Nov 2015 for £120,000. Since then, the value has increased by £43,213, representing a 36.0% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £163,213 is:

  • 40.3% lower than the average property price on Spenser Road
  • 47.3% lower than the average in the MK40 2BE postcode area
  • and 50.8% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 March 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in MK40 2BE

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£163,213
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£276
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 3, 53 Spenser Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2BE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Mar 2023.

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 13 Mar 2012, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 25.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to (another dwelling above), changing energy efficiency from very poor to n/a.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all 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, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK40 2BE

18 th / 22
Price Rank
47% lower than average
11 th / 15
Size Rank
46% smaller than average
9 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 2BE , this flat's estimated value ranks 18th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 15 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 11th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£163,213
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+36 %
6 Nov 2015
£120,000
Leasehold
+278 %
2 Mar 2001
£31,750
Leasehold
+17.6 %
30 Jul 1996
£27,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £97,000
sale date: 3 Sep 2008
rooms: 2
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £102,000
sale date: 7 Oct 2005
rooms: 2
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £95,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2005
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £106,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2005
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £93,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2005

Data Sources

The property at Flat 3, 53 Spenser Road, Bedford, MK40 2BE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Nov 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Mar 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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