30 BEECH AVENUE
BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE SG18 0EG
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
89 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1976-1982
Last sold
£172,500 Feb 2011
Price per m²
£4,213/m²
Local average
£348,968 (+7.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (23,738 of 33,755)
Street crime
72 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- 3 Double Bedrooms
- Off-Street Parking
- Modern Four-Piece Suite
- Close to Amenities
- Downstairs WC
- Excellent Transport Links
- Generous Rear Garden
- Desirable Location
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Living in Biggleswade provides a wonderful blend of charm, history, and modern living. With origins dating back to Roman times, the town boasts a rich heritage alongside excellent everyday amenities. Biggleswade benefits from direct rail links to London King’s Cross in under 45 minutes, a well-equipped town centre offering shops, restaurants, and healthcare facilities, and a range of well-regarded primary and secondary schools, making it a popular choice for families. The area also offers an abundance of green spaces, parks, and walking trails, while remaining more affordable than many neighbouring towns.
Beech Avenue itself is particularly sought after and located within the highly regarded Biggleswade North area, which is considered more desirable than many surrounding roads. The property is conveniently positioned close to Sainsbury’s and a number of local schools, including St Andrew’s CofE VC Lower School, which is rated Good. The area is known for its quiet and safe environment, low flood risk, and easy access to nearby natural spaces.
Upon entering the home, you are welcomed by a bright and spacious entrance hall. To the right is a separate utility room, offering the added convenience of a downstairs WC, along with a side access door leading outside.
Returning to the entrance hall and moving to the left, you are greeted by a light-filled and spacious kitchen. This well-appointed space offers ample worktop and storage space and benefits from a range of integrated appliances, including a dishwasher, fridge freezer, electric hob with extractor, fan oven, and a combi oven/grill/microwave.
Continuing through the property, you will find a bright and spacious living room/diner, an ideal area for hosting and entertaining family and friends. This room benefits from sliding doors that open into a generous conservatory, further extending the living space. The conservatory features double French doors leading out to the spacious rear garden, which also includes an outdoor shed.
Ascending to the first floor, the third bedroom is located to the left and is currently used as a home office, though it can comfortably accommodate a double bed. Further along the landing is the master bedroom, which provides space for a double bed, wardrobes, and chest of drawers while still allowing plenty of room to move around. To the right is the second bedroom, another well-proportioned double room, also benefiting from fitted wardrobes and chest of drawers.
Completing the first floor is the main family bathroom, which has been renovated to provide a modern four-piece suite comprising a separate bath and shower, WC, and wash basin.
Externally, the property offers off-street parking for one to two vehicles, along with a generous rear garden that is ideal for families, entertaining, or enjoying outdoor space.
Additional property information includes Council Tax Band C, mains electric, mains water, mains sewerage, and gas central heating.
Viewings are highly recommended, as this is a highly desirable home in a prime Biggleswade location, perfectly suited to families, professionals, or anyone seeking space, excellent transport links, and a strong sense of community.
Listed by
St Neots
OLIVER CHARLES GROUP LTD
Reference: 173796572
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 06/01/2026
Expiry date: 05/01/2036
Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
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 #12931819
Property Details
Street: 30 Beech Avenue
Town: BIGGLESWADE
Postcode: SG18 0EG
Installation Details
Items: 3 doors
Certificate Issued: 14/05/2018
Work Completed: 06/04/2018
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 | 18/02/2011 (15 years ago) | £172,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 2 BEECH AVENUE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0EG | £172,000 | 20/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 32 BEECH AVENUE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0EG | £326,000 | 29/04/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 10 BEECH AVENUE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0EG | £545,000 | 10/07/2024 | Detached |
| 86 FAIRFIELD ROAD, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0AA | £330,000 | 19/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 11 SYCAMORE CLOSE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0HY | £303,500 | 30/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 24 REDMAN GARDENS, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0DF | £390,000 | 25/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 60 FAIRFIELD ROAD, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0BS | £343,000 | 22/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 43 BEECH AVENUE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0EG | £345,000 | 02/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 46 FAIRFIELD ROAD, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0BS | £230,000 | 27/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 53 WINSTON CRESCENT, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0HB | £300,000 | 28/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 HAWTHORN CLOSE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0HE | £311,000 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 28 MULBERRY CLOSE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0HU | £380,500 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 WALNUT CLOSE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0HF | £316,000 | 13/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 SYCAMORE CLOSE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0HY | £287,500 | 28/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 POPLAR CLOSE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0EW | £340,000 | 04/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 46 BEECH AVENUE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0EG | £425,000 | 19/08/2021 | Detached |
| 24 WILSHERES ROAD, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0BU | £445,000 | 24/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £362,600 (5 sales)
Area average: £331,375 (12 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: Semi-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: £997/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Biggleswade MOT Centre | 0.3 miles |
| Bus stop | Sun Street | 0.3 miles |
| Bus stop | Unknown | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Biggleswade Local | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Biggleswade | 0.8 miles |
| Hospital | Biggleswade Hospital | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Sandy | 2.1 miles |
| University | University of Bedfordshire Polhill Campus | 8.2 miles |
| University | University of Bedfordshire | 8.5 miles |
| Hospital | Bedford Health Village | 8.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 72 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 28 Jun 2011 |
| Lawnside Academy | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 23 May 2023 |
| Edward Peake CofE VC School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement — 11 Jul 2022 |
| Ivel Valley School & College | Other | 0.8 miles | Good — 16 Oct 2014 |
| Stratton School | Secondary | 0.9 miles | Requires improvement — 6 Nov 2022 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bed Detached House, Ashgrove, SG18 | £1,850/mo | 3 | 0.07 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Gale Drive, SG18 | £5,000/mo | 3 | 0.5 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, Evans Grove, SG18 | £1,600/mo | 3 | 0.89 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Tate Drive, SG18 | £1,750/mo | 3 | 1.01 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Hitchin St, SG18 | £1,495/mo | 3 | 1.07 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £2,339/mo (5 listings)
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).