Flat 5, Regents Court, 44 Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40 2ED is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 581 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 £195,712 , which equates to approximately £337 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Jun 2011 for £115,000. Since then, the value has increased by £80,712, representing a 70.2% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £195,712 is:

  • 6.6% lower than the average property price on Shakespeare Road
  • 37.3% lower than the average in the MK40 2ED postcode area
  • and 41.0% 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 25 October 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in MK40 2ED

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
581 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£195,712
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£337
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 5, Regents Court, 44 Shakespeare Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2ED has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Oct 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 are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Feb 2011, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 1.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 85% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
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
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK40 2ED

14 th / 37
Price Rank
37% lower than average
16 th / 31
Size Rank
43% smaller than average
8 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 2ED , this flat's estimated value ranks 14th out of 37. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 31 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 16th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£195,712
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+70 %
15 Jun 2011
£115,000
Leasehold
+27.8 %
14 Nov 2003
£90,000
Leasehold
+91.5 %
15 Oct 1999
£47,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 18 Aug 2025
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £155,500
sale date: 29 Oct 2024
rooms: 2
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £128,000
sale date: 15 Jul 2024
rooms: 2
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 20 Jun 2022
rooms: 2
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £137,500
sale date: 27 Aug 2021

Data Sources

The property at Flat 5, Regents Court, 44 Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40 2ED appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Jun 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Oct 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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