Sold STC Detached

46 BEECH AVENUE

BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE SG18 0EG

3 beds 1 baths 861 sq ft Listed 12 Jun 2021 (-1827d)

£425,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 24 Jun 2021

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (SG18 0EG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 46 BEECH AVENUE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE SG18 0EG |
| Price | £425,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 |
| Floor area | 80 m² |
| Last sold | £425,000 Aug 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 16/01/2028
- **Current heating cost:** £501/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,545

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£45)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9838-9021-7269-4108-0950)

## Description

**** **** Situated on the desirable Fairfield development in Biggleswade, this nicely presented 3 good sized bedroom DETACHED property enjoys the benefit of having approx.55FT REAR GARDEN and great scope to extend (stpp). This lovely home offers a downstairs cloakroom, lounge/dining room, kitchen, 3 good sized bedrooms, bathroom with shower over bath, driveway and garage and great outdoor space. Contact Kennedy & Foster the sole agent to arrange your viewing.

**UPVC** **DOUBLE** **GLAZED** **FRONT** **DOOR** **INTO;** ****

**ENTRANCE** **HALL** **** Radiator, doors to:

**** ****

**CLOAKROOM** **** Close coupled w.c., wash basin, radiator, frosted uPVC double glazed window, consumer unit

**LOUNGE/DINING** **ROOM** **** **22' 01" x 12' 01  narrowing to 10'01" (6.73m x 3.68m)** uPVC double glazed window to front and uPVC double glazed window to rear, door to rear garden, stairs with storage cupboard under, laminate flooring, 2 radiators, door to:

**KITCHEN** **9' 06" x 8' 01" (2.9m x 2.46m)** White high gloss wall, base and drawer units with work surface over, 1 1/2 bowl sink with mixter tap, space for American fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Built in double oven, induction hob and extractor hood over, Wall mounted gas combi boiler, uPVC double glazed window to rear.

**FIRST** **FLOOR** **LANDING** **** **** Shelved cupboard, uPVC double glazed window, access to insulated loft space, doors to:

**BEDROOM** **ONE** **12' 01" x 9' 08" (3.68m x 2.95m)** Radiator, uPVC double glazed window to front.

**BEDROOM** **TWO** **9' 09" x 9' 08" (2.97m x 2.95m)** uPVC double glazed window to rear.

**BEDROOM** **THREE** **10' 00" x 7' 08" (3.05m x 2.34m)** Radiator ,uPVC double glazed window to front.

**BATHROOM** **** 'P' shaped bath with rain water shower over and hand shower attachment over, floating wash basin with mixer tap, close coupled w.c., storage cupboard, heated towel rail, complimentary tiled walls, uPVC frosted double glazed window to rear. Inset lighting, wood effect flooring.

**OUTSIDE** ****

**FRONT** **GARDEN** **** **** Laid to lawn, pathway to front door, gated side access.

**DRIVEWAY** **LEADING** **TO;** ****

**GARAGE** **** **** Garage with up and over door, power and light.

**REAR** **GARDEN** **Approx. 55'** Laid to lawn, flower beds, patio, water feature, shed, decking with covered entertainment area, storage space, ideal for many uses, access to side gate.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/108687842/370962) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/108687842/370963) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 46 BEECH AVENUE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0EG | £425,000 | 19/08/2021 | Detached |
| 46 BEECH AVENUE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0EG | £320,000 | 14/09/2018 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [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 |
| 2 ASH GROVE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0HG | £441,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 43 BEECH AVENUE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0EG | £345,000 | 02/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 27 SUN STREET, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0BP | £475,000 | 15/07/2022 | Detached |
| 14 WILSHERES ROAD, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0BU | £479,950 | 21/12/2021 | Detached |
| 19 POPLAR CLOSE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0EW | £350,000 | 26/11/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £347,000 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £436,488 (4 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £564,298 (31 Detached, SG18, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -24.7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,118/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,242/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,366/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £997/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Tate Drive, SG18 | £1,750/mo | 3 | 1.01 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,750/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.41% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £218,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £175,000

*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 £1,750/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.9%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 20.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-124/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.2%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,313/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 19.2%
- **10y growth:** 52%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 2.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 35.8%

## 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

80 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£425,000 Aug 2021

Price per m²

£5,313/m²

Local average

£564,298 (-24.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (23,738 of 33,755)

Street crime

74 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

DESIRABLE FAIRFIELD DEVELOPMENT
DETACHED
APPROX. 55FT REAR GARDEN
GARAGE & DRIVEWAY
CLOAKROOM
LOUNGE/DINING ROOM
KITCHEN
3 GOOD SIZED BEDROOMS
BATHROOM
CHAIN FREE

Additional details

Parking: Garage, Off street
Garden: Yes

Description

** Situated on the desirable Fairfield development in Biggleswade, this nicely presented 3 good sized bedroom DETACHED property enjoys the benefit of having approx.55FT REAR GARDEN and great scope to extend (stpp). This lovely home offers a downstairs cloakroom, lounge/dining room, kitchen, 3 good sized bedrooms, bathroom with shower over bath, driveway and garage and great outdoor space. Contact Kennedy & Foster the sole agent to arrange your viewing.

UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED FRONT DOOR INTO;

ENTRANCE HALL Radiator, doors to:

CLOAKROOM Close coupled w.c., wash basin, radiator, frosted uPVC double glazed window, consumer unit

LOUNGE/DINING ROOM 22' 01" x 12' 01 narrowing to 10'01" (6.73m x 3.68m) uPVC double glazed window to front and uPVC double glazed window to rear, door to rear garden, stairs with storage cupboard under, laminate flooring, 2 radiators, door to:

KITCHEN 9' 06" x 8' 01" (2.9m x 2.46m) White high gloss wall, base and drawer units with work surface over, 1 1/2 bowl sink with mixter tap, space for American fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Built in double oven, induction hob and extractor hood over, Wall mounted gas combi boiler, uPVC double glazed window to rear.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Shelved cupboard, uPVC double glazed window, access to insulated loft space, doors to:

BEDROOM ONE 12' 01" x 9' 08" (3.68m x 2.95m) Radiator, uPVC double glazed window to front.

BEDROOM TWO 9' 09" x 9' 08" (2.97m x 2.95m) uPVC double glazed window to rear.

BEDROOM THREE 10' 00" x 7' 08" (3.05m x 2.34m) Radiator ,uPVC double glazed window to front.

BATHROOM 'P' shaped bath with rain water shower over and hand shower attachment over, floating wash basin with mixer tap, close coupled w.c., storage cupboard, heated towel rail, complimentary tiled walls, uPVC frosted double glazed window to rear. Inset lighting, wood effect flooring.

OUTSIDE

FRONT GARDEN Laid to lawn, pathway to front door, gated side access.

DRIVEWAY LEADING TO;

GARAGE Garage with up and over door, power and light.

REAR GARDEN Approx. 55'** Laid to lawn, flower beds, patio, water feature, shed, decking with covered entertainment area, storage space, ideal for many uses, access to side gate.

Listed by

Biggleswade

Kennedy & Co

Reference: 108687842

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 17/01/2018

Expiry date: 16/01/2028

Current heating cost: £501/year

Potential heating cost: £455/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,545

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

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£45)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £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

33% since 2018

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	19/08/2021 (4 years ago)	£425,000	+32.8%
Sold	14/09/2018 (7 years ago)	£320,000	—

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
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
2 ASH GROVE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0HG	£441,000	16/09/2022	Detached
Same street 43 BEECH AVENUE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0EG	£345,000	02/09/2022	Semi-detached
27 SUN STREET, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0BP	£475,000	15/07/2022	Detached
14 WILSHERES ROAD, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0BU	£479,950	21/12/2021	Detached
19 POPLAR CLOSE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0EW	£350,000	26/11/2021	Detached

Street average: £347,000 (4 sales)

Area average: £436,488 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 19.2%

10y growth 52%

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

1y (index) 2.9%

5y (index) 20.4%

10y (index) 35.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,118/mo

Realistic £1,242/mo

Optimistic £1,366/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Central Bedfordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bedford: £997/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SG18 0EG

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Sun Street	0.3 miles
Shop	Biggleswade MOT Centre	0.3 miles
Bus stop	Unknown	0.3 miles
Shop	Biggleswade Local	0.3 miles
Train station	Biggleswade	0.7 miles
Hospital	Biggleswade Hospital	0.8 miles
Train station	Sandy	2.2 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire Polhill Campus	8.2 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire	8.4 miles
Hospital	Bedford Health Village	8.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	26
Anti-social behaviour	24
Vehicle crime	5
Criminal damage and arson	4
Other crime	4
Public order	4
Burglary	3
Other theft	3
Robbery	1
Total incidents	74

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 Terraced House, Tate Drive, SG18	£1,750/mo	3	1.01 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,750/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.41%

Max investor price (0.8%) £218,750

Target investor price (1%) £175,000

Gross yield 4.9%

Cost-to-rent ratio 20.2×

Monthly cashflow £-124/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -1.2%

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).