Sold STC Detached

9 TOWNSEND CLOSE

BEDFORD, CRANFIELD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE MK43 0DJ

4 beds 2 baths 131 m² Listed 30 Jul 2024 (-680d)

£425,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

131 m²

Council tax band

TBC

Last sold

£425,000 Dec 2023

Local average

£563,000 (-24.5%)

Street crime

16 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Popular village location in Cranfield
  • 4 bedroom detached extended family home
  • Off Road Parking
  • EV Charging Point
  • Large Kitchen
  • Large lounge, dining room plus conservatory
  • Downstairs cloakroom, shower room and family bathroom
  • Cul de sac location
  • Low maintenance rear garden

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Welcome to this 4-bedroom detached home nestled in the picturesque village of Cranfield. A harmonious blend of spacious living, modern amenities, in a popular cul de sac, this property really does provide a fantastic opportunity.

Upon entering, you're greeted by a large welcoming entrance hall that sets the tone for the rest of the property. The ground floor boasts a convenient WC, perfect for guests, and flows seamlessly into the heart of the home-a large and well designed kitchen. Adjacent to the lounge is a separate dining room.

The generous lounge is a fantastic space while the light filled conservatory adds a beautiful touch, perfect for enjoying the beauty of the outdoors while indoors.

Upstairs, four well-proportioned bedrooms provide ample space. The family bathroom and a separate shower room ensure convenience for busy mornings with the challenges of family life

Outside, the property offers a frontage that not only provides off-road parking for multiple vehicles but also includes an EV charging point, catering to modern needs.

The rear of the property features a low-maintenance garden, For those with additional storage needs or a penchant for tinkering, a double garage in a block at the rear of the garden which also benefits from access from the rear completes this home.

In summary the property is comprised of -

Entrance Hall
WC
Lounge "17' 5 x 12' 8
Dining Room: 10' x 9' 5
Kitchen: 14' 5 x 12' 8
Conservatory: 11' 1 x 6' 2

Landing:
Bedroom One: 9' 9 x 9' 1
Shower Room
Bedroom Two: 13' 1 x 11
Bedroom Three: 11' x 10
Bathroom
Bedroom Four: 9' 10 x 9' 1
Bathroom

Garage 1: 16' 8 x 8
Garage 2: 16' 8 x 8

-Location-

The village of Cranfield is located between the major towns of Bedford and Milton Keynes, both of which are approximately a 20-minute drive from the property and have direct links into London Kings Cross St Pancras from Bedford taking approximately 40 minutes and from the Milton Keynes platform direct into Euston taking as little as 35 minutes, J13 and J14, M1 is approximately 15 minutes away. The village gives easy access to both Rectory Wood and Marston Thrift both via a number of nearby walking routes

The village also offers local amenities that include a Convenience store, Post office, Hairdressers, Barbers, Cafe, a number of takeaways and both Lower and Middle schools

Disclaimer
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only. Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense. Floorplans are for illustration purposes only. Goodacre has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the potential buyers must obtain verification from their solicitors. Potential buyers are advised to check and confirm the EPC and council tax bands before committing to any expense

Council Tax Band: TBC
Tenure: Freehold

Listed by

Kempston

Goodacres Residential

Reference: 150768221

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #4491288

Property Details

Street: 9 Townsend Close

Town: Cranfield

Postcode: MK43 0DJ

Installation Details

Items: 7 windows

Certificate Issued: 20/02/2007

Work Completed: 01/02/2007

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

Event Date Price % change
Sold 15/12/2023 (2 years ago) £425,000

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
18 WILLOW SPRINGS, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0DS £495,000 18/12/2025 Detached
41A HIGH STREET, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0DP £250,000 24/11/2025 Detached
16 HOLLOWDAY ROAD, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0FU £408,000 15/12/2023 Detached
7 WILLOW SPRINGS, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0DS £470,000 28/09/2023 Detached
73 THILLANS, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0WP £390,000 11/09/2023 Detached
43 HIGH STREET, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0DP £640,000 28/04/2023 Detached
1 HOLLOWDAY ROAD, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0FU £535,000 17/03/2023 Detached
7 HOLLOWDAY ROAD, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0FU £455,000 06/03/2023 Detached
113 THILLANS, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0WP £412,500 22/12/2022 Detached
17 HOLLOWDAY ROAD, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0FU £435,000 16/12/2022 Detached
29 ARPINS PIGHTLE, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0GG £585,000 15/12/2022 Detached
32 WILLOW SPRINGS, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0DS £450,000 07/12/2022 Detached
11 HOLLOWDAY ROAD, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0FU £550,000 15/11/2022 Detached
5 RAMSEY ABBEY CLOSE, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0GB £187,500 27/10/2022 Detached
6 ROWAN WAY, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0DT £430,000 23/09/2022 Detached
57 HARE LANE, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0ZG £390,000 21/09/2022 Detached
Same street 30 TOWNSEND CLOSE, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0DJ £350,000 02/09/2022 Detached
29 WILLOW SPRINGS, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0DS £475,000 30/08/2022 Detached
28 WILLOW SPRINGS, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0DS £475,000 29/07/2022 Detached
5 ARPINS PIGHTLE, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0GG £355,000 15/07/2022 Detached
1 ROWAN WAY, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0DH £558,000 08/07/2022 Detached
Same street 29 TOWNSEND CLOSE, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0DJ £380,000 29/09/2021 Detached
Same street 16 TOWNSEND CLOSE, CRANFIELD, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0DJ £315,000 27/09/2021 Detached

Street average: £348,333 (3 sales)

Area average: £447,300 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 11.7%
10y growth 40.7%

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

1y (index) 2.9%
5y (index) 20.4%
10y (index) 35.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,118/mo
Realistic £1,242/mo
Optimistic £1,366/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Central Bedfordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bedford: £1,296/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Townsend Close 0.0 miles
Shop Allon White Sports Cars 0.4 miles
Shop CSA shop 0.7 miles
Train station Ridgmont 2.9 miles
Train station Lidlington 2.9 miles
Hospital Willen Hospice 4.5 miles
University University of Bedfordshire Milton Keynes Campus 6.5 miles
Hospital The Manor 6.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 14
Public order 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 16

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Cranfield Church of England Academy Primary 0.4 miles Good — 17 Oct 2019
Holywell School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 4 Nov 2014
Cranfield University Other 0.8 miles (No rating)
North Crawley CofE School Primary 2.3 miles Good — 16 Oct 2018
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary Primary 2.7 miles Good — 21 Jul 2024

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Folly Farm, MK43 £610/mo 4 0.11 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £610/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.14%
Max investor price (0.8%) £76,250
Target investor price (1%) £61,000
Gross yield 1.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 58.1×
Monthly cashflow £-1,150/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -11.2%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).