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17 BEECH AVENUE

BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE SG18 0EG

3 beds 71 m² Listed 21 Sep 2015 (-3914d)

£269,995

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

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 17 BEECH AVENUE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE SG18 0EG |
| Price | £269,995 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £265,000 Dec 2015 |

## Description

GROUND FLOOR

Double glazed entrance door to:

ENTRANCE HALL

Obscure double glazed window to front, radiator, laminate flooring, stairs to first floor landing.

LIVING ROOM

4.31m (14'2") x 3.86m (12'8") max

Double glazed window to front, radiator, laminate flooring, storage cupboard, archway to:

DINING AREA

2.67m (8'9") x 2.28m (7'6")

Double glazed window to rear, radiator, laminate flooring.

KITCHEN

2.67m (8'9") x 2.50m (8'2")

Fitted matching range of base and eye level units with round edged worktops, glazed display unit, sink with single drainer and mixer tap, wall mounted concealed gas boiler, space for fridge/freezer, automatic washing machine and cooker, double glazed window to rear, double glazed door to garden.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

Obscure double glazed window to side, access to loft space, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

BEDROOM 1

3.58m (11'9") x 2.80m (9'2")

Double glazed window to front, radiator, laminate flooring.

BEDROOM 2

3.40m (11'2") x 2.18m (7'2")

Double glazed window to rear, radiator, laminate flooring.

BEDROOM 3

2.66m (8'9") max x 1.99m (6'6")

Double glazed window to front, radiator, built-in over-stairs wardrobe / store.

SEPARATE WC

Obscure double glazed window to rear, close coupled WC, radiator, ceramic tiled flooring.

BATHROOM

Two piece suite comprising panelled bath with fitted shower and pedestal wash hand basin, ceramic tiled walls, heated towel rail, obscure double glazed window to rear, tiled floor.

OUTSIDE

Open plan front garden, drive and garage, path leading to entrance door.

Enclosed rear garden with a variety of mixed plants and shrubs, side gates, outside cold water tap, paved patio.

LOCATION

From the Market Square turn left into the High Street and right at the mini roundabout into Shortmead Street. Continue along Shortmead Street and at the next mini roundabout turn right into Sun Street and first left into Fairfield Road. Proceed along this road and follow round to the right into Wilsheres Road. Take the first left into Beech Avenue and the property is located on the left hand side.

AGENTS NOTES

Thomas Morris has not tested any apparatus, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order.  The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. This floor plan is intended as a guide to the layout of the property.  It is not to scale and should not be relied upon for dimensions or any other purpose.

TO ARRANGE A VIEWING PLEASE TELEPHONE THOMAS MORRIS ON 01767 310111

1 MARKET SQUARE, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8AP

E-mail: enquiries@tm-biggleswade.co.uk

Visit all our properties at:  www.thomasmorris.co.uk

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/54823310/371064) - Floorplan 1
- ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/54823310/371070) - Floorplan 2

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #14309245
- **Address:** 17 Beech Avenue, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 0EG
- **Certificate Issued:** 22/11/2020
- **Work Completed:** 02/11/2020
- **Items:** 9 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 17 BEECH AVENUE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0EG | £265,000 | 07/12/2015 | 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 |
| 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 |
| [Same street] 46 BEECH AVENUE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0EG | £425,000 | 19/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £362,600 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £423,650 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £564,298 (31 Detached, SG18, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -52.2%

## 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:** 0.65% (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:** 7.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 12.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £487/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 7.5%

*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:** 19%
- **10y growth:** 48.6%

## 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

Floor area

71 m²

Last sold

£265,000 Dec 2015

Local average

£564,298 (-52.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (23,738 of 33,755)

Street crime

74 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

DETACHED HOME
THREE BEDROOMS
GAS RADIATOR HEATING
DOUBLE GLAZING
SEPARATE BATHROOM & W.C.
DETACHED GARAGE
NO FORWARD CHAIN
POPULAR DEVELOPMENT

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

This detached home is situated on a popular established development and benefits from no onward chain. There is double glazing, gas radiator heating, refitted, separate bathroom and WC plus enclosed 50ft+ rear garden and a detached single garage.

GROUND FLOOR

Double glazed entrance door to:

ENTRANCE HALL
Obscure double glazed window to front, radiator, laminate flooring, stairs to first floor landing.

LIVING ROOM
4.31m (14'2") x 3.86m (12'8") max
Double glazed window to front, radiator, laminate flooring, storage cupboard, archway to:

DINING AREA
2.67m (8'9") x 2.28m (7'6")
Double glazed window to rear, radiator, laminate flooring.

KITCHEN
2.67m (8'9") x 2.50m (8'2")
Fitted matching range of base and eye level units with round edged worktops, glazed display unit, sink with single drainer and mixer tap, wall mounted concealed gas boiler, space for fridge/freezer, automatic washing machine and cooker, double glazed window to rear, double glazed door to garden.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Obscure double glazed window to side, access to loft space, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

BEDROOM 1
3.58m (11'9") x 2.80m (9'2")
Double glazed window to front, radiator, laminate flooring.

BEDROOM 2
3.40m (11'2") x 2.18m (7'2")
Double glazed window to rear, radiator, laminate flooring.

BEDROOM 3
2.66m (8'9") max x 1.99m (6'6")
Double glazed window to front, radiator, built-in over-stairs wardrobe / store.

SEPARATE WC
Obscure double glazed window to rear, close coupled WC, radiator, ceramic tiled flooring.

BATHROOM
Two piece suite comprising panelled bath with fitted shower and pedestal wash hand basin, ceramic tiled walls, heated towel rail, obscure double glazed window to rear, tiled floor.

OUTSIDE
Open plan front garden, drive and garage, path leading to entrance door.
Enclosed rear garden with a variety of mixed plants and shrubs, side gates, outside cold water tap, paved patio.

LOCATION
From the Market Square turn left into the High Street and right at the mini roundabout into Shortmead Street. Continue along Shortmead Street and at the next mini roundabout turn right into Sun Street and first left into Fairfield Road. Proceed along this road and follow round to the right into Wilsheres Road. Take the first left into Beech Avenue and the property is located on the left hand side.

AGENTS NOTES
Thomas Morris has not tested any apparatus, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. This floor plan is intended as a guide to the layout of the property. It is not to scale and should not be relied upon for dimensions or any other purpose.

TO ARRANGE A VIEWING PLEASE TELEPHONE THOMAS MORRIS ON 01767 310111
1 MARKET SQUARE, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8AP
E-mail: enquiries@tm-biggleswade.co.uk

Visit all our properties at: www.thomasmorris.co.uk

Listed by

Biggleswade Sales

Southern Home Move - LSL Franchise

Reference: 54823310

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 2

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #14309245

Property Details

Street: 17 Beech Avenue

Town: BIGGLESWADE

Postcode: SG18 0EG

Installation Details

Items: 9 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 22/11/2020

Work Completed: 02/11/2020

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	07/12/2015 (10 years ago)	£265,000	—

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
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
Same street 46 BEECH AVENUE, BIGGLESWADE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0EG	£425,000	19/08/2021	Detached

Street average: £362,600 (5 sales)

Area average: £423,650 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 19%

10y growth 48.6%

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
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	0.7 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 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)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.65%

Max investor price (0.8%) £218,750

Target investor price (1%) £175,000

Gross yield 7.8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 12.9×

Monthly cashflow £487/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 7.5%

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).