Flat E, 5 Merton Road, Bedford, MK40 3AF is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 506 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 £111,853 , which equates to approximately £221 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Dec 1997 for £24,000. Since then, the value has increased by £87,853, representing a 366.1% increase, or approximately 13.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £111,853 is:

  • 43.2% lower than the average property price on Merton Road
  • 69.0% lower than the average in the MK40 3AF postcode area
  • and 66.3% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

View sold house prices in MK40 3AF

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
506 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£111,853
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£221
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat E, 5 Merton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3AF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Jun 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 are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 11 Feb 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 20%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to MK40 3AF

24 th / 24
Price Rank
69% lower than average
18 th / 21
Size Rank
59% smaller than average
21 st / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 3AF , this flat's estimated value ranks 24th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 21 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 18th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£111,853
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+366 %
30 Dec 1997
£24,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2024
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

Data Sources

The property at Flat E, 5 Merton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3AF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Dec 1997. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Jun 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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