Flat 5, 23 Chaucer Road, Bedford, MK40 2AJ is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 538 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 £158,396 , which equates to approximately £294 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Jan 2019 for £140,000. Since then, the value has increased by £18,396, representing a 13.1% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £158,396 is:

  • 44.1% lower than the average property price on Chaucer Road
  • 61.9% lower than the average in the MK40 2AJ postcode area
  • and 52.3% 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 20 October 2009, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£158,396
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£294
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 5, 23 Chaucer Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2AJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Nov 2019.

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 full secondary glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Oct 2009. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • 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 pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Full secondary glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK40 2AJ

34 th / 44
Price Rank
62% lower than average
27 th / 36
Size Rank
61% smaller than average
21 st / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 2AJ , this flat's estimated value ranks 34th out of 44. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 36 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 27th out of 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£158,396
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+13 %
11 Jan 2019
£140,000
Leasehold
+5.7 %
22 Jul 2016
£132,500
Leasehold
+26.2 %
10 Oct 2014
£105,000
Leasehold
+23.5 %
23 May 2008
£85,000
Leasehold
+80.9 %
22 Aug 2001
£46,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2024
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: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £166,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2019
rooms: 2
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 24 Jul 2018

Data Sources

The property at Flat 5, 23 Chaucer Road, Bedford, MK40 2AJ appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Jan 2019. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Nov 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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