Flat J, 55 Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40 2DX is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 301 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 £54,919 , which equates to approximately £182 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Feb 2010 for £32,000. Since then, the value has increased by £22,919, representing a 71.6% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £54,919 is:

  • 73.8% lower than the average property price on Shakespeare Road
  • 71.4% lower than the average in the MK40 2DX postcode area
  • and 83.5% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 5 May 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
301 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£54,919
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£182
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat J, 55 Shakespeare Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2DX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 May 2022.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 12 Nov 2018. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 14%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 350 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, with internal insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, with internal insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK40 2DX

45 th / 46
Price Rank
71% lower than average
37 th / 41
Size Rank
57% smaller than average
38 th / 41
Price Per Sq FT Rank
33% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 2DX , this flat's estimated value ranks 45th out of 46. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 38th out of 41 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 37th out of 41 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£54,919
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+72 %
17 Feb 2010
£32,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 323 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 12 Oct 2022
rooms: 2
size: 334 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 10 Jun 2016
rooms: 2
size: 300 sq ft
sale price: £84,000
sale date: 7 Dec 2015
rooms: 2
size: 311 sq ft
sale price: £52,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2011
rooms: 1
size: 301 sq ft
sale price: £58,000
sale date: 3 Apr 2008

Data Sources

The property at Flat J, 55 Shakespeare Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2DX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 17 Feb 2010. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 May 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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