# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (MK41 7JP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 72 LARKWAY, BEDFORD, BEDFORD MK41 7JP | | Price | £425,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 104 m² | | Last sold | £422,500 Dec 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 09/05/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £734/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2120-1805-3050-5003-0891) ## Description Set in a very popular location, close to Bedford Park, this extended three bedroom semi-detached home has been significantly improved and updated by the current owners. The front-facing living room is light-filled and relaxing, while the open-plan kitchen/dining area at the rear offers excellent space for entertaining, with doors leading to the garden. Additional features include double glazing and gas fired central heating with a variety of feature radiators. Outside, there is off-road parking on a block-paved driveway, a single garage, and a beautiful landscaped rear garden, which is ideal for summer gatherings. Key improvements include: • Full electrical rewire • Brand new plumbing system with gas boiler and radiators • Replastered throughout • New flooring throughout • All new interior doors • Sleek kitchen with granite worktops, AEG appliances, and smart ceiling speakers • Refitted bathroom with separate shower • Newly landscaped south-west facing garden with porcelain patio and new lawn (Spring 2025) • Stylish new banister • Fitted wardrobes Larkway is conveniently located near local amenities, including shops on Avon and Brickhill Drive. It’s just a short walk from both Bedford Park and Mowsbury Park and is well placed for schools of all ages with excellent commuter links nearby. ## Property Photos - ![1284481 (1)c.jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531323) - 1284481 (1)c.jpg - ![1284481 (10).jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531326) - 1284481 (10).jpg - ![1284481 (4).jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531327) - 1284481 (4).jpg - ![1284481 (3).jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531330) - 1284481 (3).jpg - ![1284481 (12).jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531331) - 1284481 (12).jpg - ![1284481 (5).jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531333) - 1284481 (5).jpg - ![1284481 (11).jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531335) - 1284481 (11).jpg - ![1284481 (13).jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531337) - 1284481 (13).jpg - ![1284481 (2).jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531339) - 1284481 (2).jpg - ![1284481 (14).jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531340) - 1284481 (14).jpg - ![1284481 (16).jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531342) - 1284481 (16).jpg - ![1284481 (17).jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531343) - 1284481 (17).jpg - ![1284481 (6).jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531345) - 1284481 (6).jpg - ![47-6813d159634e5-1284481-ARW-47.jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531346) - 47-6813d159634e5-1284481-ARW-47.jpg - ![1284481 (19).jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531347) - 1284481 (19).jpg - ![1284481 (18).jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531348) - 1284481 (18).jpg - ![1284481 (8).jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531349) - 1284481 (8).jpg - ![45-6813d14e6d814-1284481-ARW-45.jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531350) - 45-6813d14e6d814-1284481-ARW-45.jpg - ![1284481 (20).jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531351) - 1284481 (20).jpg - ![43-6813d1450f8d6-1284481-ARW-43.jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531352) - 43-6813d1450f8d6-1284481-ARW-43.jpg - ![1284481 (9).jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531353) - 1284481 (9).jpg - ![38-6813d12e821dd-1284481-ARW-38.jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531354) - 38-6813d12e821dd-1284481-ARW-38.jpg - ![39-6813d1327dcb9-1284481-ARW-39.jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531355) - 39-6813d1327dcb9-1284481-ARW-39.jpg - ![37-6813d12abc79b-1284481-ARW-37.jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531356) - 37-6813d12abc79b-1284481-ARW-37.jpg - ![35-6813d12250eb4-1284481-ARW-35.jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531357) - 35-6813d12250eb4-1284481-ARW-35.jpg - ![36-6813d12655f18-1284481-ARW-36.jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531358) - 36-6813d12655f18-1284481-ARW-36.jpg - ![34-6813d11e52d7e-1284481-ARW-34.jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531359) - 34-6813d11e52d7e-1284481-ARW-34.jpg ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan.jpg](/listings/photos/162190811/531360) - Floorplan.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/162190811/531361) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #6223401 - **Address:** 72 Larkway, BEDFORD, MK41 7JP - **Certificate Issued:** 23/12/2008 - **Work Completed:** 28/11/2008 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #1246765 - **Address:** 72 Larkway, Bedford, MK41 7JP - **Certificate Issued:** 01/12/2003 - **Work Completed:** 04/09/2003 - **Items:** 7 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 72 LARKWAY, BEDFORD, MK41 7JP | £422,500 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 72 LARKWAY, BEDFORD, MK41 7JP | £305,000 | 15/07/2019 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 50 PIPIT RISE, BEDFORD, MK41 7JT | £277,000 | 20/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 36 FULMAR ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 7JZ | £285,000 | 14/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 21 FULMAR ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 7JX | £365,000 | 17/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 69 POPLAR AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK41 8BW | £368,500 | 07/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 24 PIPIT RISE, BEDFORD, MK41 7JS | £350,000 | 12/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 46 PIPIT RISE, BEDFORD, MK41 7JT | £365,000 | 10/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 39 PIPIT RISE, BEDFORD, MK41 7JU | £375,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 92 POPLAR AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK41 8BW | £370,000 | 10/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 80 POPLAR AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK41 8BW | £410,000 | 03/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 61 POPLAR AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK41 8BW | £350,000 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 3 MERLIN GARDENS, BEDFORD, MK41 7HH | £400,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 59 LARKWAY, BEDFORD, MK41 7JW | £360,000 | 18/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 55 FULMAR ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 7JZ | £350,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 42 LARKWAY, BEDFORD, MK41 7JP | £305,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 9 FULMAR ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 7JX | £325,000 | 28/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | 28 THE BUNTINGS, BEDFORD, MK41 7LA | £347,000 | 27/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 29 THE BUNTINGS, BEDFORD, MK41 7LA | £274,000 | 19/08/2021 | Semi-detached | | 16 THE BUNTINGS, BEDFORD, MK41 7LA | £325,000 | 06/08/2021 | Semi-detached | | 4 FULMAR ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 7JX | £320,000 | 25/06/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £305,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £345,361 (18 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £348,909 (37 Semi-detached, MK41, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +21.8% ## 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):** £997/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.27% (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:** £4,087/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 19.7% - **10y growth:** 53.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Bedford; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 6.6% - **5y growth (index):** 23% - **10y growth (index):** 50.4% ## 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)