# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (SG18 0EG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 12 BEECH AVENUE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE SG18 0EG | | Price | £325,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 82 m² | | Last sold | £305,000 Jul 2019 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 06/05/2029 ### Recommendations - A (350) - B (1,500) - W2 (6,000) - E (40) - N (6,000) - U (5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0149-2803-7254-9001-8171) ## Description A spacious, family home benefiting from three double bedrooms, double length garage, generous driveway, private rear garden and spacious accommodation throughout. Located approximately a 0.8 mile walk from Biggleswade mainline train station and town centre with a range of shops, pubs and restaurants. Internally the accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hallway, cloakroom, dual aspect kitchen/dining room, generous living room, conservatory, three double bedrooms – two of which have built in wardrobes and a three piece bathroom suite. Outside there is a double length garage with power, driveway providing off road parking for approximately three cars and a private rear garden. Viewing is highly recommended! ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/80092943/370964) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/80092943/370965) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/80092943/370966) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/80092943/370967) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/80092943/370968) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/80092943/370969) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/80092943/370970) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/80092943/370971) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/80092943/370972) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/80092943/370973) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/80092943/370974) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/80092943/370975) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/80092943/370976) - Floorplan 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 12 BEECH AVENUE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0EG | £305,000 | 31/07/2019 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [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 | | 3 RIVERSIDE COURT, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0AE | £385,000 | 07/02/2025 | 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 | | 112A WINSTON CRESCENT, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0HA | £230,000 | 22/07/2021 | Semi-detached | | 24 WILSHERES ROAD, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0BU | £445,000 | 24/06/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £362,600 (5 sales) **Area average:** £327,964 (14 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £348,968 (41 Semi-detached, SG18, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -6.9% ## 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 Detached House, Ashgrove, SG18 | £1,850/mo | 3 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Gale Drive, SG18 | £5,000/mo | 3 | 0.51 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Detached House, Evans Grove, SG18 | £1,600/mo | 3 | 0.88 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 | 1.03 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,339/mo (5 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.54% (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:** 6.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 15.5× - **Monthly cashflow:** £270/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.4% *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:** £3,963/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -4.8% - **10y growth:** 24.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Central Bedfordshire; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.7% - **5y growth (index):** 22.2% - **10y growth (index):** 40.1% ## 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)