2, The Finches, Bedford has a single entry in the Land Registry database from June 2022 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2024.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 2, The Finches, Bedford is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £144,680 and rental value of £768 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £128,145 and a rental value of £680 per month.
If you were able to purchase this property for the estimated value of £137,790, and assuming a 25 year repayment term, a 15% deposit and a fixed rate of 4.89%, your monthly repayments would be £677 per month.
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According to HM Land Registry, 2, The Finches, Bedford was last sold on 10 Jun 2022 for £150,000 and was recorded as a leasehold flat.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since Jun 2022, the market for similar properties has dropped 1.9%
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 2, The Finches, Bedford within a radius of 370 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is Flat 3, Gerald Court 178, Hurst Grove, Bedford, MK40 4DS, a Leasehold flat which sold for £125,000 in Nov 2023.
Read more about house prices in MK40.
*Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Ashburnham Road, Bedford, MK40 has a total of 289 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 2, The Finches, Bedford is the 245th largest and the 156th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £182k less expensive than the average property in MK40.
2, The Finches, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 26 Jan 2024.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using electric storage heaters.
According to the public record, 2, The Finches, Bedford is a modern leasehold apartment with 430 ft2 of internal area.
Apartments of this size in this area normally have 1 bedroom.
The apartment is in The Finches, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, MK40.
Ashburnham Road, Bedford, MK40 is located within the MK40 postal district.
Based on public information available, and assuming the property is in reasonable condition, we estimate the current sale value for 2 The Finches Bedford as £137,790 and the rental value as £731 per month giving an expected gross yield of 6.4%.
Over the last 12 months the sale value of 2 The Finches Bedford has increased by £1,936 (1.4%) and its rental value has increased by £44 per month (6.0%).
The closest station to 2, The Finches, Bedford is Bedford station which is 300 metres away.
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
The recent census recorded whether a resident owned or rented their home.
In the area around 2, The Finches, Bedford, 42.6% of property is socially rented and 41.3% is privately rented.
The graph below shows how this compares to Greater London and the rest of England & Wales.
The recent census recorded the highest level of education achieved by residents in the local area.
In the area around 2, The Finches, Bedford, 14.5% of residents are recorded as possessing school level qualifications and 35.2% as possessing degree level qualifications.
The graph below shows how this compares to Greater London and the rest of England & Wales
The most recent census in 2021 recorded the age of all UK residents.
In the area around 2, The Finches, Bedford, the average age was 38.6 and the most common age was 27.
The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales
The recent census recorded whether a property was a primary or secondary home for the resident.
In the area around 2, The Finches, Bedford, 1.0% of property was a second home.
Comparison figures for East of England and the rest of England & Wales are listed below.
The recent census recorded the number of cars registered in each household.
In the area around 2, The Finches, Bedford, there are an average of 0.7 cars per household.
See below for how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.