53 CHURCH ROAD
BEDFORD, WILLINGTON, BEDFORD MK44 3PU
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
143 m²
Council tax band
TBC
EPC rating
D
Last sold
£795,000 Feb 2026
Price per m²
£5,559/m²
Local average
£626,892 (+26.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (20,559 of 33,755)
Street crime
3 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The property boasts spacious accommodation, including a welcoming entrance hall, a stunning extended lounge with vaulted ceilings, and a modern, open-plan kitchen and living area. Both living spaces open out onto a generous rear garden via bifold doors. The property also features a utility room, four well-proportioned bedrooms—two of which have en-suite bathrooms—and a stylish main bathroom.
Externally, the bungalow sits on a substantial plot with a large rear garden, perfect for outdoor entertaining or relaxation. To the front, there is a wide driveway providing ample parking space, along with a garage for additional storage or vehicle accommodation.
The village of Willington offers a range of local amenities and excellent schooling options, and benefits from easy access to key road links, including the A421 and A1.
This property is a rare find and offers a perfect blend of modern living in a picturesque village setting.
Listed by
Bedford
Countrywide UK Sales - Connells
Reference: 167171060
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 21/05/2019
Expiry date: 20/05/2029
Current heating cost: £979/year
Potential heating cost: £800/year
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
- Upgrade heating controls (450)
- Solar water heating (6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Focal Integrated
EPC Graphs
EPC Rating Graph
Price history
49% since 2019
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 20/02/2026 (5 months ago) | £795,000 | +48.6% |
| Sold | 26/09/2019 (6 years ago) | £535,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 46 CHURCH ROAD, WILLINGTON, BEDFORD, MK44 3PU | £520,000 | 13/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| ASH HOUSE BALLS LANE, WILLINGTON, BEDFORD, MK44 3PT | £687,500 | 10/06/2022 | Detached |
| 1 BEAUCHAMP PLACE, WILLINGTON, BEDFORD, MK44 3QA | £415,000 | 16/05/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 34A CHURCH ROAD, WILLINGTON, BEDFORD, MK44 3PU | £575,000 | 09/05/2022 | Detached |
| 31A CHURCH ROAD, WILLINGTON, BEDFORD, MK44 3QB | £786,565 | 09/03/2022 | Detached |
Street average: £547,500 (2 sales)
Area average: £629,688 (3 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bedford. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Bedford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bedford.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Northants Central: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Unknown | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Balls Lane | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Rogers of Bedford | 1.3 miles |
| Shop | Summerhill Farm Shop | 1.5 miles |
| University | University of Bedfordshire Polhill Campus | 2.6 miles |
| Train station | Bedford St Johns | 3.6 miles |
| Hospital | Bedford Hospital SDEC - Same Day Emergency Care | 3.8 miles |
| Train station | Bedford | 4.1 miles |
| Hospital | The Manor | 5.6 miles |
| University | University of Bedfordshire | 8.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 3 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheerhatch Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 24 Jan 2022 |
| Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 1.9 miles | Good — 15 Nov 2022 |
| Goldington Green Academy | Primary | 2.0 miles | Good — 16 Feb 2011 |
| Moggerhanger Primary School | Primary | 2.2 miles | Good — 27 Nov 2014 |
| Renhold VC Primary School | Primary | 2.2 miles | Good — 11 Mar 2020 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).