Flat D, 5 Merton Road, Bedford, MK40 3AF is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 527 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 £164,036 , which equates to approximately £311 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Dec 2024 for £160,000. Since then, the value has increased by £4,036, representing a 2.5% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £164,036 is:

  • 16.7% lower than the average property price on Merton Road
  • 54.6% lower than the average in the MK40 3AF postcode area
  • and 50.6% 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 owner-occupied and once as rented, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 31 July 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£164,036
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£311
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat D, 5 Merton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3AF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Jul 2024.

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 24 May 2023, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 43.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 86% 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
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK40 3AF

19 th / 24
Price Rank
55% lower than average
16 th / 21
Size Rank
57% smaller than average
8 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 3AF , this flat's estimated value ranks 19th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 21 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 16th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£164,036
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
13 Dec 2024
£160,000
Leasehold
+81.9 %
26 Jun 2003
£87,950
Leasehold
+62.1 %
1 Mar 2002
£54,250
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 29 Oct 2024
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2020
rooms: 2
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2020
rooms: 3
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £152,500
sale date: 5 Oct 2018
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £134,950
sale date: 9 Dec 2016

Data Sources

The property at Flat D, 5 Merton Road, Bedford, MK40 3AF appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Dec 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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