Chester Road, Bedford, MK40
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Chester Road, Bedford, MK40

By Cooper Wallace

£ 170,000

Reviews

2 out of 5 stars

Cooper Wallace says ..

Situated in the heart of Queens Park, this well-presented two double bedroom ground floor apartment offers comfortable living in a highly desirable location. The property features a welcoming entrance hall, a bright and spacious living room, and a separate kitchen with an access door leading dire...

Property Oracle says ..

The property is located on Chester Road in Bedford, a town in Bedfordshire, England. The area benefits from being close to several primary schools, including St Joseph’s and St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School and Westfield Primary School, both within a short distance. Queen’s Park Academy is also nearby. Transport links are good, with Bedford railway station approximately 1.39 km away, providing access to Thameslink services.

The property itself is a two-bedroom apartment. Based on the provided images, the property appears to be in reasonable condition, though some modernisation might enhance its appeal. The kitchen and bathroom seem functional but could benefit from updates. The garden is small and requires some maintenance.

Considering the average price per square foot in the area is £797, and the property is listed at £170,000 with 624.31 sqft, the price seems relatively reasonable compared to other similar properties on Chester Road. Nearby properties of similar type and size on Chester Road have sold for between £84,995 and £135,000. However, the average price for the area is significantly higher (£774,136), indicating that this property may be undervalued due to its size and condition. Further analysis of comparable properties would be needed to confirm this.

The property’s location is positive, given its proximity to schools and transport. The condition of the property is acceptable, but some improvements could increase its value. The land is limited, being a small garden. The price appears reasonable in comparison to other similar properties on the same road, but significantly below the average for the area.

Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *

Price
6
Condition
6
Location
7
Land
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Sqft (est)
624.31

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Metrics Year-on-Year

Average area value
993,526.00 £
Increased by 17.63 %
from 844,590.00 £
Est sale value
645,536.54 £
Increased by 65.18 %
from 390,818.06 £
Average area rental value
2,483.00 £/mo
Decreased by 8.81 %
from 2,723.00 £/mo
Est letting value
1,248.62 £/mo
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 1,248.62 £/mo
Est rental Yield
3.00 %
Decreased by 22.48 %
from 3.87 %
Crime Rate
12.00 %
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 12.00 %

Agent Activity

  • Cooper Wallace created the listing.

Nearby Schools

NameTypeOfstedDistance
St Joseph'S And St Gregory'S Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy ConverterRequires improvement0.20 KM
Westfield Primary SchoolCommunity SchoolRequires improvement0.26 KM
Queen'S Park AcademyAcademy ConverterRequires improvement0.29 KM
Queens Park Neighbourhood Centre (Bedford Borough)Children's Centre0.66 KM
Biddenham International School And Sports CollegeFoundation SchoolGood0.72 KM

Images

Front Living Room Kitchen Rear Garden Bedroom One Bedroom One Bedroom Two Family Bathroom Rear Garden Rear Garden Front Front Kitchen Living Room

Nearby Streets

NameAverage PriceAverage SqftDistance
Chester Road £ 180,00000.00 KM
Oldfield Road £ 000.00 KM
Trinity Road £ 000.00 KM
St. Pauls Road £ 000.00 KM
Laburnum Avenue £ 000.00 KM

Nearby Transport

NameNLCTLCDistance
Bedford1512BDM1.39 KM
Bedford St Johns1510BSJ2.69 KM
Kempston Hardwick1384KMH4.74 KM
Stewartby1386SWR7.81 KM
Millbrook (Bedfordshire)1537MLB9.92 KM

Nearby Listings

AddressPriceTypeScoreDistance
Chester Road, Bedford, MK40 £ 170,000BUY5 / 100.00 KM
Wingfield Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 £ 375,000BUY7 / 100.22 KM
Hawthorne Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 £ 439,995BUY6 / 100.23 KM
Hawthorne Avenue, Bedford £ 420,000BUY7 / 100.23 KM
Wingfield Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire £ 400,000BUY7 / 100.23 KM

Nearby Properties

AddressPriceDistance
13 Chester Road £ 115,0000.01 KM
13a Chester Road £ 78,0000.01 KM
6 Chester Road £ 98,9950.01 KM
5 Chester Road £ 135,0000.01 KM
20a Chester Road £ 24,0000.01 KM