# 5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (MK40 3TB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 64 DUDLEY STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORD MK40 3TB | | Price | £625,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 207 m² | | Last sold | £620,000 Oct 2022 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 05/06/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £1,367/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £26,023 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - C (£15 - £30) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - O (£3,300 - £6,500) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0868-3016-9206-7052-9204) ## Description This distinctive period home occupies a prominent position within the heart of the Castle Road area, close to Russell Park and a selection of delis, coffee shops and pubs. Significantly enlarged by the present owner, the former coach house has been incorporated in to the main accommodation to provide a rear staircase to the en-suite master bedroom whilst retaining the rare benefit of a garage. The adaptable accommodation features five bedrooms, and three living rooms. The family kitchen has ample space for a dining table. There is a walled courtyard garden area. A selection of pubs and restaurants are close at hand and an 'outstanding' Ofsted rated primary school two streets away. The property lies within the thriving ‘Castle Quarter’ area of the town approximately a mile to the east of Bedford’s town centre. A range of retail and leisure facilities are provided whilst, for the commuter, there is a fast rail link in to London’s St Pancras. This individual period home offers versatile space and retains many features of its era. There are fireplaces to many of the principal rooms. The former coach house now provides a master bedroom with a four piece en-suite bathroom, retains the rare benefit of a garage and incorporates a utility room. There is gas radiator heating throughout. Outside, there is a well screened, paved courtyard garden. Energy Efficiency Rating: D ## Property Photos - ![corner view.jpg](/listings/photos/124188428/427069) - corner view.jpg - ![sitting room i.jpg](/listings/photos/124188428/427070) - sitting room i.jpg - ![kitchen i.jpg](/listings/photos/124188428/427071) - kitchen i.jpg - ![bedroom 1.jpg](/listings/photos/124188428/427072) - bedroom 1.jpg - ![garden.jpg](/listings/photos/124188428/427073) - garden.jpg - ![snug.jpg](/listings/photos/124188428/427075) - snug.jpg - ![Side view.jpg](/listings/photos/124188428/427078) - Side view.jpg - ![dining room.jpg](/listings/photos/124188428/427084) - dining room.jpg - ![bedroom 4.jpg](/listings/photos/124188428/427091) - bedroom 4.jpg - ![bedroom 5.jpg](/listings/photos/124188428/427100) - bedroom 5.jpg - ![bedroom 2.jpg](/listings/photos/124188428/427107) - bedroom 2.jpg - ![bedroom 3.jpg](/listings/photos/124188428/427109) - bedroom 3.jpg - ![kitchen ii.jpg](/listings/photos/124188428/427112) - kitchen ii.jpg - ![kitchen iii.jpg](/listings/photos/124188428/427116) - kitchen iii.jpg - ![sitting room iii.jpg](/listings/photos/124188428/427119) - sitting room iii.jpg - ![kitchen iv.jpg](/listings/photos/124188428/427122) - kitchen iv.jpg - ![shower room.jpg](/listings/photos/124188428/427125) - shower room.jpg - ![sitting room ii.jpg](/listings/photos/124188428/427127) - sitting room ii.jpg - ![utility.jpg](/listings/photos/124188428/427130) - utility.jpg - ![WC.jpg](/listings/photos/124188428/427133) - WC.jpg - ![En-suite.jpg](/listings/photos/124188428/427134) - En-suite.jpg ## Floorplans - ![Floor plan.jpg](/listings/photos/124188428/427136) - Floor plan.jpg ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 64 DUDLEY STREET, BEDFORD, MK40 3TB | £620,000 | 28/10/2022 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 21 YORK STREET, BEDFORD, MK40 3RJ | £360,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 67 YORK STREET, BEDFORD, MK40 3RL | £558,000 | 24/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 41 PHILLPOTTS AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK40 3UE | £465,000 | 20/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 138 GEORGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK40 3SH | £370,000 | 30/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 12 GREENSHIELDS ROAD, BEDFORD, MK40 3TT | £600,000 | 17/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 1 BOWER STREET, BEDFORD, MK40 3RD | £428,000 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 58 DUDLEY STREET, BEDFORD, MK40 3TB | £352,000 | 31/08/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 52 DUDLEY STREET, BEDFORD, MK40 3TB | £312,000 | 20/04/2023 | Terraced | | 8 RUSSELL AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK40 3TF | £615,000 | 23/02/2023 | Semi-detached | | 13 RUSSELL AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK40 3TE | £563,000 | 14/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 118 DUDLEY STREET, BEDFORD, MK40 3SX | £352,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 2 RUSSELL AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK40 3TF | £553,000 | 13/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 34 GEORGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK40 3SG | £395,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 146 GEORGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK40 3SH | £445,000 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 22 IRWIN ROAD, BEDFORD, MK40 3UL | £465,000 | 15/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 83 YORK STREET, BEDFORD, MK40 3RN | £625,000 | 06/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 15 ROSAMOND ROAD, BEDFORD, MK40 3SS | £590,000 | 20/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 139 GEORGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK40 3SJ | £382,500 | 22/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 21 YORK STREET, BEDFORD, MK40 3RJ | £355,500 | 13/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 58 DUDLEY STREET, BEDFORD, MK40 3TB | £345,000 | 08/04/2022 | Terraced | | 219 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, MK40 3TZ | £415,000 | 25/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 55 PHILLPOTTS AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK40 3UE | £621,500 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 102 DENMARK STREET, BEDFORD, MK40 3TJ | £450,000 | 04/02/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £336,333 (3 sales) **Area average:** £480,425 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £351,233 (30 Semi-detached, MK40, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +77.9% ## 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:** 0.19% (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:** £3,019/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -8.8% - **10y growth:** 4% ## 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)