# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (SG18 8TR) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 4 TULIP CLOSE, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE SG18 8TR | | Price | £290,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £74,000 Apr 1999 | ## Description Offered CHAIN FREE, this very well positioned two bedroom terraced house is positioned within the Saxon Gate Development in Biggleswade. Having been built in the 1990's by Wimpey Homes, the vendor has had the property from brand-new, and has looked after the house very well, making it a perfect opportunity for first time buyers, investors and downsizers alike. Set over two floors, this two-storey residence includes a total area of circa 660 square feet, carefully designed to maximize living space and provide a warm and inviting environment for you and your family. The ground floor hallway leads to a fully functional kitchen, complete with ample storage. A generously sized reception room that can be utilized per your needs includes a spacious storage cupboard, and extends into a lovely sunroom/conservatory, allowing an ample amount of natural light that creates a bright atmosphere. On the first floor, there are two very well proportioned bedrooms - the master room featuring built in storage. The tiled bathroom features a shower unit, wash hand basin, and W.C. . Externally, the property features a lovely laid to lawn garden which is accessed via the sun room/conservatory, and includes a conveniently situated storage shed. To the front of the property, there is a tandem driveway which provides off road parking for two cars. Location Biggleswade Town Centre is steeped with history, and is up & coming with all your amenities and a retail park. It also has great commuting links into London Kings Cross via train, good schooling and local cafes, restaurants and bars and has easy access directly onto the A1M and commutable links to the M1 and M11, and also within 15 miles of London Luton Airport. (All purchasers must complete an AML and financial sanctions check once a sale is agreed (subject to contract). The check is carried out by our third-party provider at a cost of £60 including VAT per property, payable by the applicant(s).) **Building Safety** No Outstanding Issues, None **Mobile Signal** 4G great data and voice Mobile (based on calls indoors) O2 - 2 bars, EE - 2 bars. Three - 2 bars, Vodafone - 2 bars Satellite & Cable TV Availability BT, Sky, Virgin Broadband (estimated speeds) Standard 9mbps, Superfast 50 mbps, Ultrafast 1800 mbps **Construction Type** Brick construction, Timber joist frame & tiled roof tiles, with Dorma Window Front, White PVC Double Glassed Glass Casements, **Existing Planning Permission** No Outstanding building permission or proposal for development at this location **Coalfield or Mining** No ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174133868/2026709) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174133868/2026710) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174133868/2026711) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174133868/2026714) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174133868/2026715) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174133868/2026717) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174133868/2026718) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174133868/2026719) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174133868/2026720) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174133868/2026721) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174133868/2026723) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174133868/2026724) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174133868/2026725) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174133868/2026726) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174133868/2026728) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174133868/2026730) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174133868/2026731) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174133868/2026732) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174133868/2026733) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174133868/2026734) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174133868/2026735) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174133868/2026736) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174133868/2026738) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174133868/2026741) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/174133868/2026742) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/174133868/2026744) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 TULIP CLOSE, BIGGLESWADE, MID BEDFORDSHIRE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8TR | £74,000 | 01/04/1999 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 11 TULIP CLOSE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8TR | £292,000 | 23/06/2025 | Terraced | | [Same street] 26 TULIP CLOSE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8TR | £335,000 | 19/08/2022 | Terraced | | 28 TANSEY END, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8WL | £350,000 | 29/07/2022 | Terraced | | 16 SORRELL WAY, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8WB | £270,000 | 01/07/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 25 TULIP CLOSE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8TR | £285,000 | 27/05/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 24 TULIP CLOSE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8TR | £285,000 | 11/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 31 TANSEY END, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8WL | £355,000 | 25/02/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 1 TULIP CLOSE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8TR | £302,375 | 01/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 20 SORRELL WAY, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8WB | £330,000 | 17/01/2022 | Terraced | **Street average:** £299,875 (5 sales) **Area average:** £326,250 (4 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £303,095 (37 Terraced, SG18, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -4.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Central Bedfordshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,125/mo - **Realistic:** £1,250/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,375/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bedford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £823/mo ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Lincoln Crescent, SG18 | £1,299/mo | 2 | 0.51 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,299/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £129,900 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,299/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 18.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £2/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 4.1% - **10y growth:** 36.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Central Bedfordshire; Terraced series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2% - **5y growth (index):** 17% - **10y growth (index):** 31.4% ## 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)