Sold STC Cottage

3 BARTON ROAD

DUNSTABLE, HARLINGTON, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE LU5 6LG

2 beds 1 baths Listed 15 Apr 2025 (-474d)

£300,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

C

Last sold

£300,000 Apr 2025

Local average

£466,977 (-35.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,712 of 33,755)

Street crime

6 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Terraced Cottage
  • Immaculate Order
  • Two Bedrooms
  • Lounge/Dining Room
  • Luxurios Kitchen
  • Bathroom
  • Garage

Additional details

Parking
Garage
Garden
Yes

Description

New to the market with Bradshaws, this two bedroom cottage situated in the sought after village of Harlington offers spacious accommodation which comprises a living / dining room and a modern fitted kitchen on the ground floor. The first floor offers two good-sized bedrooms and a large bathroom. Externally to the rear there is a large garden, a garage and parking. For the busy commuter Harlington mainline railway station offers fast and frequent services to London, and the M1 motorway junction 12 is also close to hand. Offered for sale with no onward chain. An internal viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate this delightful cottage.

Living Room - Composite door to the front and a double glazed window to the front aspect. Engineered wood flooring. Two radiators. Meter cupboard housing the electric meter and consumer unit. Tv and telephone points. Stairs rising to the first floor accommodation. Part glazed door leading to:

Kitchen - Fitted to comprise a range of wall, drawer and base level units with work surfaces over. 1 and 1/2 drainer sink unit. Larder units. Integrated oven, convection oven and gas hob with an extractor over . Space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. Space for a refrigerator/ freezer. French doors leading out into the rear patio and garden. Double glazed window to the rear. Part tiled walls and tiled floor. Inset spot lights to the ceiling.

Landing - Providing access to all first floor accommodation with fitted carpet. Cupboard housing the wall mounted combi boiler. Hatch to the lift with loft ladder.

Bedroom One - Double glazed window to widow to the front aspect. Radiator. Wall light points. Fitted carpet.

Bedroom Two - Double glazed window to the rear aspect. Radiator. Fitted carpet.

Bathroom - Fitted to comprise a w/c. Wash hand basin set into a vanity unit. Corner bath with mains fed shower over. inset spot lights to the ceiling. Part tiled walls. Heated towel rail. Double glazed window to the rear aspect.

To The Front - A small low maintenance garden with steps rising to the entrance.

Rear Garden - A good sized rear garden with a large patio area adjacent to the rear of the property. The remainder being laid mostly to lawn. Boundary fencing. Gated pedestrian access to the parking area.

Off Road Parking - Located to the rear of this and neighbouring properties is an area designated for parking and a block of garages which all serve these cottages.

Garage - Located in the garage block to the rear with up and over door. Photo included is for illustrative purposes.

Nb - Services and appliances have not been tested.

Viewing - By appointment through Bradshaws.

Disclaimer - These details have been prepared by Warren Lightfoot and the statements contained therein represent his honest personal opinions on the condition of this home. No type of survey has been carried out and therefore no guarantee can be provided in the structure, fixtures and fittings, or services. Where heating systems, gas water or electric appliances are installed. We would like to point out that their working conditions has not been checked. Measurements are taken with Sonic or cloth tape and should not be relied upon for the ordering of carpets or associated goods as accuracy cannot be guaranteed (although they are with a 3" differential.)

Listed by

Harlington

Bradshaws

Reference: 160706366

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #763541

Property Details

Street: 3 Barton Road

Town: Harlington

Postcode: LU5 6LG

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 21/07/2003

Work Completed: 27/05/2003

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

46% since 2015

Event Date Price % change
Sold 17/04/2025 (1 year ago) £300,000 +17.6%
Sold 23/09/2016 (9 years ago) £255,000 +24.4%
Sold 20/05/2015 (11 years ago) £205,000

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
3 MONMOUTH ROAD, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6NE £652,000 23/10/2023 Detached
3A CHURCH ROAD, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6LE £200,000 01/09/2023 Detached
52 BRIAN ROAD, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6NH £420,000 01/09/2023 Detached
48A WESTONING ROAD, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6PD £542,500 16/12/2022 Detached
3 KENT COURT, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6FN £590,000 28/09/2022 Detached
18 WINGATE ROAD, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6NJ £460,000 12/08/2022 Detached
32 BRIAN ROAD, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6NH £400,000 04/07/2022 Detached
98 GOSWELL END ROAD, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6NT £470,000 27/05/2022 Detached
107 BARTON ROAD, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6LG £879,000 28/02/2022 Detached
4 CHURCHILLS, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6LF £940,000 11/02/2022 Detached
3A CHURCH ROAD, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6LE £115,000 21/01/2022 Detached
3 CHURCHILLS, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6LF £1,215,000 30/09/2021 Detached
25 BRIAN ROAD, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6NH £430,000 14/09/2021 Detached

Area average: £562,577 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 8.3%
10y growth 21.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Central Bedfordshire. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 4.2%
5y (index) 19.8%
10y (index) 35.6%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Central Bedfordshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,125/mo
Realistic £1,250/mo
Optimistic £1,375/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Central Bedfordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Luton: £873/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Shop Harlington News 0.1 miles
Bus stop Harlington Memorial 0.2 miles
Train station Harlington 0.3 miles
Shop B W Deacon 1.2 miles
Train station Flitwick 2.7 miles
Hospital Widecombe Nursing Home 4.1 miles
University University of Bedfordshire 4.7 miles
Hospital Luton and Dunstable Hospital 4.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 4
Violence and sexual offences 2
Total incidents 6

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
Harlington Upper School Secondary 0.2 miles Good — 14 Jan 2024
Harlington Lower School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 22 Jan 2024
Westoning Lower School Primary 1.3 miles Good — 9 Sep 2015
Sundon Lower School Primary 1.8 miles Good — 2 Mar 2015
Parkfields Middle School Primary 2.2 miles Good — 19 Jun 2024

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.42%
Max investor price (0.8%) £156,250
Target investor price (1%) £125,000
  • 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).