Flat 42, Castle Quay Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3FG is a leasehold flat built in 2007 onwards. The property offers approximately 484 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 £174,343 , which equates to approximately £360 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Sep 2016 for £145,000. Since then, the value has increased by £29,343, representing a 20.2% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £174,343 is:

  • 39.8% lower than the average property price on Castle Lane
  • 27.0% lower than the average in the MK40 3FG postcode area
  • and 47.5% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 27 June 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007 onwards
Interior Size
484 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£174,343
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£360
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 42, Castle Quay Castle Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3FG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 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 16 Jul 2008. The rating of B is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from (other premises above) to (another dwelling above), with no change in energy efficiency (n/a).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance = 0.21 w/m?k to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from high performance glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to MK40 3FG

68 th / 84
Price Rank
27% lower than average
36 th / 47
Size Rank
29% smaller than average
15 th / 47
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 3FG , this flat's estimated value ranks 68th out of 84. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 47 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 36th out of 47 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£174,343
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
23 Sep 2016
£145,000
Leasehold
+10.7 %
12 Jun 2009
£131,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 3 Apr 2023
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £172,500
sale date: 31 Jan 2022
rooms: 2
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £134,000
sale date: 17 Aug 2021
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £142,500
sale date: 9 Jul 2021
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £137,000
sale date: 14 Aug 2020

Data Sources

The property at Flat 42, Castle Quay Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3FG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Sep 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Jun 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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