Sold STC Semi-detached

16 THE FINCHES

SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE SG19 2UL

3 beds 2 baths 100 m² Listed 16 May 2025 (-431d)

£365,000

Reduced on 6 Sep 2025

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

100 m²

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£365,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£3,650/m²

Local average

£345,229 (+5.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (30,753 of 33,755)

Street crime

60 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • GUIDE PRICE £365k TO £375K
  • THREE DOUBLE BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE
  • TWO BATHROOMS ONE EN-SUITE TO MASTER BEDROOM
  • DINING ROOM
  • ENERGY RATING B WITH SOLAR PANELS
  • OFF STREET PARKING FOR TWO CARS
  • CONSERVATORY

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Immaculately presented 3-bedroom home in quiet cul-de-sac

Tucked away in a peaceful cul-de-sac in the sought-after Fallowfields area of Sandy, this beautifully extended property offers three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a light, airy feel throughout; it’s a home designed for comfort and versatility.

Inside, the spacious living room features a striking, open oak staircase that blends character with contemporary design. A full-length dining room flows seamlessly into the stylish, well-appointed kitchen, creating a flexible space ideal for family life or entertaining.

Upstairs, the spacious layout continues with three double bedrooms, including a master with a refitted en-suite and a dedicated dressing room. A modern family bathroom completes the first floor.

Outside, the private rear garden features mature planting, a charming gazebo, and a relaxed feel, making it the perfect retreat for summer evenings. To the front, there’s off-road parking for two vehicles.

Ideally located close to schools, shops, and with excellent transport links, this turn-key property is perfect for families or professionals seeking a peaceful setting without compromising on convenience.
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Listed by

East Anglia & London

Yopa Property Ltd

Reference: 162067901

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 15/05/2025

Expiry date: 14/05/2035

Current heating cost: £604/year

Potential heating cost: £613/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £5,000

Recommendations

  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

THE FINCHES FLOORPLAN

THE FINCHES FLOORPLAN

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #11177619

Property Details

Street: 16 The Finches

Town: SANDY

Postcode: SG19 2UL

Installation Details

Items: 12 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 04/09/2015

Work Completed: 17/08/2015

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #11376111

Property Details

Street: 16 The Finches

Town: SANDY

Postcode: SG19 2UL

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 28/12/2015

Work Completed: 20/11/2015

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 20/02/2026 (5 months ago) £365,000 +46%
Sold 03/07/2015 (11 years ago) £250,000

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
38 JUBILEE CLOSE, SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 1RR £345,000 12/12/2025 Semi-detached
38 JUBILEE CLOSE, SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 1RR £345,000 12/12/2025 Semi-detached
37 JUBILEE CLOSE, SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 1RR £348,000 30/11/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 27 THE FINCHES, SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 2UL £285,000 19/05/2023 Semi-detached
2 DOVE CLOSE, SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 2UT £335,000 19/05/2023 Semi-detached
4 DOVE CLOSE, SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 2UT £375,000 21/12/2022 Semi-detached
24 DOVE CLOSE, SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 2UT £345,000 05/12/2022 Semi-detached
48 MERLIN DRIVE, SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 2UN £365,000 17/11/2022 Semi-detached
5 STARLING CLOSE, SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 2TQ £364,500 24/10/2022 Semi-detached
7 ROBIN CLOSE, SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 2TB £325,000 06/10/2022 Semi-detached
10 OSPREY CLOSE, SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 2TW £321,000 01/09/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 9 THE FINCHES, SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 2UL £299,950 11/08/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 7 THE FINCHES, SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 2UL £270,000 05/08/2022 Terraced
19 PRINCE GEORGES DRIVE, SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 1RN £285,000 28/07/2022 Semi-detached
21 FALCON CLOSE, SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 2TA £386,000 15/07/2022 Semi-detached
21 ROBIN CLOSE, SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 2TB £335,000 24/06/2022 Semi-detached
8 WEAVERS GREEN, SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 2TR £318,000 22/06/2022 Semi-detached
4 FALCON CLOSE, SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 2TA £329,950 23/03/2022 Semi-detached
3 LARKS RISE, SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 2TU £295,000 11/02/2022 Semi-detached
39 PARTRIDGE PIECE, SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 2UP £339,950 03/12/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 5 THE FINCHES, SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 2UL £250,000 26/11/2021 Terraced
Same street 9 THE FINCHES, SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 2UL £249,950 28/10/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 14 THE FINCHES, SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 2UL £275,000 20/08/2021 Semi-detached
12 STARLING CLOSE, SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 2TQ £330,000 13/08/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £271,650 (6 sales)

Area average: £338,189 (18 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -6.9%
10y growth 18.7%

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

1y (index) 5.2%
5y (index) 21.7%
10y (index) 39.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,122/mo
Realistic £1,247/mo
Optimistic £1,372/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Central Bedfordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Peterborough: £808/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Unknown 0.2 miles
Shop Sandy Supermarket 0.4 miles
Shop Peter's Mini Market 0.6 miles
Train station Sandy 1.2 miles
Train station Biggleswade 4.1 miles
University University of Bedfordshire Polhill Campus 6.4 miles
Hospital Bedford Hospital SDEC - Same Day Emergency Care 7.7 miles
Hospital The Manor 9.4 miles
University University of Bedfordshire 10.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 25
Anti-social behaviour 9
Criminal damage and arson 5
Other crime 4
Vehicle crime 4
Other theft 3
Public order 3
Drugs 2
Shoplifting 2
Bicycle theft 1
Burglary 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 60

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
Maple Tree Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 2 Jul 2014
Sandy Secondary School Secondary 0.3 miles Requires improvement — 28 Mar 2023
Robert Peel Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 1 Mar 2011
Laburnum Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Inadequate — 15 May 2023
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School Primary 1.1 miles Good — 10 Mar 2017

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.34%
Max investor price (0.8%) £155,875
Target investor price (1%) £124,700
  • 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).