Flat K, 55 Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40 2DX is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 549 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £105,956 , which equates to approximately £193 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Nov 2020 for £90,000. Since then, the value has increased by £15,956, representing a 17.7% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £105,956 is:

  • 49.4% lower than the average property price on Shakespeare Road
  • 44.8% lower than the average in the MK40 2DX postcode area
  • and 68.1% lower than the average price for Bedford as a whole

View sold house prices in MK40 2DX

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
549 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£105,956
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£193
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat K, 55 Shakespeare Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2DX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Jun 2020.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 May 2010, when the property was rated D. The current rating of F reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 51.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to MK40 2DX

27 th / 46
Price Rank
45% lower than average
16 th / 41
Size Rank
22% smaller than average
35 th / 41
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% lower than average

Compared to other properties in MK40 2DX , this flat's estimated value ranks 27th out of 46. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 35th 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 16th out of 41 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£105,956
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+18 %
11 Nov 2020
£90,000
Leasehold
+215.8 %
5 Jun 1998
£28,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

Flat 4, 53 Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40 2DX
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £116,000
sale date: 9 May 2024
Flat 2, Hathaway Court, 49 Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40 2DX
rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £129,000
sale date: 25 Oct 2019
Flat 11, Hathaway Court, 49 Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40 2DX
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 12 Jul 2006
Flat H, 55 Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40 2DX
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £97,000
sale date: 19 Jan 2006
Flat 1, Hathaway Court, 49 Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40 2DX
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 5 Oct 2005

Data Sources

The property at Flat K, 55 Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40 2DX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Nov 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Jun 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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