9 TOWNSEND CLOSE
BEDFORD, CRANFIELD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE MK43 0DJ
£425,000
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
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)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Central Bedfordshire. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Central Bedfordshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 — 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).