Flat 4, 35 Chaucer Road, Bedford, MK40 2AL is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 635 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £104,638 , which equates to approximately £165 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Jan 2021 for £93,000. Since then, the value has increased by £11,638, representing a 12.5% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £104,638 is:

  • 62.7% lower than the average property price on Chaucer Road
  • 68.1% lower than the average in the MK40 2AL postcode area
  • and 68.4% 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 25 June 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in MK40 2AL

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£104,638
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£165
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 4, 35 Chaucer Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2AL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Jun 2020.

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 3 Jul 2009, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 59.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to MK40 2AL

16 th / 42
Price Rank
68% lower than average
11 th / 29
Size Rank
53% smaller than average
19 th / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
33% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£104,638
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+13 %
27 Jan 2021
£93,000
Leasehold
-9.7 %
30 Apr 2013
£103,000
Leasehold
+24.1 %
9 Jul 2010
£83,000
Leasehold
+84.4 %
8 Aug 2000
£45,000
Leasehold
+66.7 %
9 Aug 1996
£27,000
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2025
rooms: 2
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £126,500
sale date: 2 Feb 2022
rooms: 2
size: 649 sq ft
sale price: £142,000
sale date: 13 Apr 2018
rooms: 2
size: 633 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 23 Mar 2018
rooms: 2
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 22 Jan 2016

Data Sources

The property at Flat 4, 35 Chaucer Road, Bedford, MK40 2AL appears five times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Jan 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 25 Jun 2020. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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