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31 BARKERS LANE

BEDFORD, BEDFORD MK41 9SL

5 beds 2 baths 1,830 sq ft Listed 12 Dec 2025 (-193d)

£500,000

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# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (MK41 9SL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 31 BARKERS LANE, BEDFORD, BEDFORD MK41 9SL |
| Price | £500,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 170 m² |
| Last sold | £460,000 Jul 2017 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 07/12/2026

### Recommendations
- B (1,500)
- W1 (1,200)
- E (20)
- N (6,000)
- U (8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8696-6622-7439-8578-6906)

## Description

The generous 1833 sq ft of accommodation includes a very spacious and welcoming entrance hall, three reception rooms, a modern fitted kitchen, a separate utility room and a cloakroom. On the first floor there are four good sized double bedrooms, a single bedroom/dressing room, an ensuite to bedroom one and a four piece family bathroom.

Externally, there is a gravelled driveway providing off road parking leading to the double width garage with an electric door. To the rear there is a 52` wide x 31` deep, west facing rear garden.

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**Notice**

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.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/170234246/721539) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/170234246/721541) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 31 BARKERS LANE, BEDFORD, MK41 9SL | £460,000 | 28/07/2017 | Detached |
| 31 BARKERS LANE, BEDFORD, MK41 9SL | £195,000 | 09/12/2010 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 60 BARKERS LANE, BEDFORD, MK41 9SJ | £385,000 | 30/06/2025 | Detached |
| 3 HARPENDEN CLOSE, BEDFORD, MK41 9RG | £325,000 | 26/03/2025 | Detached |
| 7 THE CLOISTERS, BEDFORD, MK41 0SP | £338,000 | 15/12/2023 | Detached |
| 35 KING EDWARD ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 9SF | £495,000 | 04/12/2023 | Detached |
| 30 THE CLOISTERS, BEDFORD, MK41 0SP | £365,000 | 07/09/2023 | Detached |
| 297A GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 9PD | £525,000 | 18/04/2023 | Detached |
| 27 THE CLOISTERS, BEDFORD, MK41 0SP | £380,000 | 17/04/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 41A BARKERS LANE, BEDFORD, MK41 9SL | £420,000 | 24/03/2023 | Other |
| 307 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 9PD | £827,500 | 04/11/2022 | Detached |
| 5 COLES CLOSE, BEDFORD, MK41 9TW | £395,000 | 01/11/2022 | Detached |
| 10 HONEYSUCKLE WAY, BEDFORD, MK41 0TF | £350,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached |
| 21 ABBEY ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 9LG | £430,000 | 26/07/2022 | Detached |
| 13 BISHOPS ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 0SH | £500,000 | 24/05/2022 | Detached |
| 1 BALLINGHALL CLOSE, BEDFORD, MK41 0AB | £397,000 | 24/03/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 47 BARKERS LANE, BEDFORD, MK41 9SL | £250,000 | 08/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 46 BISHOPS ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 0SL | £371,000 | 21/02/2022 | Detached |
| 23 ABBEY ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 9LG | £525,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 30 THE CLOISTERS, BEDFORD, MK41 0SP | £370,000 | 28/09/2021 | Detached |
| 9 CLOVER AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK41 0ST | £298,000 | 20/08/2021 | Detached |
| 1A SANDY ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 9TH | £320,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £335,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £422,028 (18 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £520,280 (33 Detached, MK41, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -3.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bedford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,049/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,166/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,283/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bedford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,296/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.23% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £145,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £116,600

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,941/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 26.4%
- **10y growth:** 45.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bedford; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 6%
- **5y growth (index):** 21.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 44.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

170 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£460,000 Jul 2017

Price per m²

£2,941/m²

Local average

£520,280 (-3.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,998 of 33,755)

Street crime

164 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

5 Bedrooms
3 Reception Rooms
Modern Fitted Kitchen With Built in Appliances
Ensuite
4 Piece Family Bathroom
Double Glazing
Gas Radiator Heating
Double Garage
West Facing Garden
No Upward Chain

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Broadband: Cable
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Garage, Off street
Garden: Private garden

Description

An extended five bedroom, double fronted, detached house situated approximately 2 miles to the east of the town centre in the popular Goldington area within easy reach of a choice of supermarkets, local amenities and Priory Country Park.

The generous 1833 sq ft of accommodation includes a very spacious and welcoming entrance hall, three reception rooms, a modern fitted kitchen, a separate utility room and a cloakroom. On the first floor there are four good sized double bedrooms, a single bedroom/dressing room, an ensuite to bedroom one and a four piece family bathroom.

Externally, there is a gravelled driveway providing off road parking leading to the double width garage with an electric door. To the rear there is a 52` wide x 31` deep, west facing rear garden.

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Notice
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.

Listed by

Bedfordshire

Taylor Brightwell

Reference: 170234246

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 08/12/2016

Expiry date: 07/12/2026

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (1,500)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (20)
Solar water heating (6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

136% since 2010

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	28/07/2017 (8 years ago)	£460,000	+135.9%
Sold	09/12/2010 (15 years ago)	£195,000	—

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
60 BARKERS LANE, BEDFORD, MK41 9SJ	£385,000	30/06/2025	Detached
3 HARPENDEN CLOSE, BEDFORD, MK41 9RG	£325,000	26/03/2025	Detached
7 THE CLOISTERS, BEDFORD, MK41 0SP	£338,000	15/12/2023	Detached
35 KING EDWARD ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 9SF	£495,000	04/12/2023	Detached
30 THE CLOISTERS, BEDFORD, MK41 0SP	£365,000	07/09/2023	Detached
297A GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 9PD	£525,000	18/04/2023	Detached
27 THE CLOISTERS, BEDFORD, MK41 0SP	£380,000	17/04/2023	Detached
Same street 41A BARKERS LANE, BEDFORD, MK41 9SL	£420,000	24/03/2023	Other
307 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 9PD	£827,500	04/11/2022	Detached
5 COLES CLOSE, BEDFORD, MK41 9TW	£395,000	01/11/2022	Detached
10 HONEYSUCKLE WAY, BEDFORD, MK41 0TF	£350,000	21/10/2022	Detached
21 ABBEY ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 9LG	£430,000	26/07/2022	Detached
13 BISHOPS ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 0SH	£500,000	24/05/2022	Detached
1 BALLINGHALL CLOSE, BEDFORD, MK41 0AB	£397,000	24/03/2022	Detached
Same street 47 BARKERS LANE, BEDFORD, MK41 9SL	£250,000	08/03/2022	Semi-detached
46 BISHOPS ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 0SL	£371,000	21/02/2022	Detached
23 ABBEY ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 9LG	£525,000	30/09/2021	Detached
30 THE CLOISTERS, BEDFORD, MK41 0SP	£370,000	28/09/2021	Detached
9 CLOVER AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK41 0ST	£298,000	20/08/2021	Detached
1A SANDY ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 9TH	£320,000	30/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £335,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £422,028 (18 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 26.4%

10y growth 45.2%

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

1y (index) 6%

5y (index) 21.2%

10y (index) 44.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,049/mo

Realistic £1,166/mo

Optimistic £1,283/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bedford.

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

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View MK41 9SL

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Janta Supermarket	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Wendover Dr (O/S 158)	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Wendover Dr (Adj 169)	0.1 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.2 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire Polhill Campus	0.5 miles
Train station	Bedford St Johns	1.7 miles
Hospital	Bedford Hospital SDEC - Same Day Emergency Care	1.9 miles
Train station	Bedford	2.1 miles
Hospital	The Manor	3.5 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire	9.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Shoplifting	43
Violence and sexual offences	41
Anti-social behaviour	26
Public order	12
Other theft	11
Vehicle crime	9
Drugs	6
Bicycle theft	4
Criminal damage and arson	4
Robbery	4
Burglary	2
Other crime	2
Total incidents	164

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
Goldington Green Academy	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 16 Feb 2011
KWS School	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 17 Jul 2023
Goldington Academy	Secondary	0.6 miles	Good — 17 Mar 2022
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 8 Nov 2023
Putnoe Primary School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 19 Sep 2024

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 5-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.23%

Max investor price (0.8%) £145,750

Target investor price (1%) £116,600

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).