Sold STC Semi-detached

36 NEWTOWN

HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE SG16 6AJ

3 beds 3 baths 1,668 sq ft Listed 1 Jun 2024 (-742d)

£450,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

155 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£440,000 May 2024

Price per m²

£2,903/m²

Local average

£363,082 (+23.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,838 of 33,755)

Street crime

24 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Extended Victorian Semi Detached Family Home
  • Three Very Impressive Double Bedrooms
  • Stylish En-Suite & Bathrooms
  • Fitted Kitchen With Integrated Appliances
  • Separate Living & Dining Rooms
  • Large Rear Garden
  • Extremely Sought After Village & Excellent School Catchments
  • Less Than 2 Miles Walk To Mainline Train Station
  • Freehold
  • Energy Rating: D / 59

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Situated in the extremely sought after village of Henlow and offering some of the most attractive school catchments the county has to offer, this beautiful, extended Victorian family home has undergone a re-modelling and now offers great rooms sizes across three floors including three impressive double bedrooms across the upper two and three bathrooms.

The property begins with a long entrance hall that first allows access into the separate living & dining rooms, to the rear of the house sits the fitted kitchen and access to the very handy and beautifully finished shower room. The downstairs is finished off with garden access via both the dining room and kitchen.

On the first floor you will find two of the double bedrooms, including a great sized, dual aspect bedroom to the front, there is also a modern, superbly fitted family bathroom on this floor. On the second floor, a small landing then provides access into the excellent main bedroom. This allows ample space for beds and furniture and has great storage space in the eaves, it also features an en-suite with a double shower.

Outside to the front is driveway parking for three cars, to the rear the garden is a great sized garden, an extensive lawn area joins a private seating area which in turn leads on to the vegetable patches and storage to the very rear of the garden.

Overall, the property is located well for access to all the neighboring villages and market towns, Arlesey mainline train station that provides fast access to London is less than a 2 mile walk away.

Property Type - Freehold
Local Authority - Central Beds
Council Tax Band - C
EPC - D / 59


IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum of six months, with the exception of short term accommodation. A security deposit of at least one month?s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant?s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
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Listed by

Biggleswade

AIG (SLB) LTD - LSL Franchise

Reference: 148646387

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 15/02/2024

Expiry date: 14/02/2034

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,900

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

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FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #7647505

Property Details

Street: 36 Newtown

Town: HENLOW

Postcode: SG16 6AJ

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 13/09/2010

Work Completed: 19/08/2010

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 17/05/2024 (2 years ago) £440,000

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 20 NEWTOWN, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AJ £250,000 09/05/2025 Terraced
Same street 22 NEWTOWN, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AJ £270,000 27/03/2025 Terraced
Same street 7 NEWTOWN, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AJ £450,000 31/10/2023 Detached
Same street 12 NEWTOWN, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AJ £1,155,000 31/07/2023 Detached
17 LANGFORD ROAD, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AF £385,000 30/06/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 21 NEWTOWN, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AJ £285,000 26/11/2021 Terraced
15 THE HAWTHORNS, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6BW £325,000 28/10/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 34 NEWTOWN, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AJ £445,000 21/09/2021 Semi-detached
113 HIGH STREET, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AE £370,000 25/08/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £475,833 (6 sales)

Area average: £360,000 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 19.1%
10y growth 14.4%

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

1y (index) 3.7%
5y (index) 22.2%
10y (index) 40.1%

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

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Capellis 0.1 miles
Shop The Henlow Deli 0.5 miles
Bus stop Stagecoach 0.6 miles
Bus stop 9A 0.6 miles
Train station Arlesey 1.2 miles
Train station Biggleswade 3.5 miles
University University of Bedfordshire 5.5 miles
University University of Bedfordshire : Putteridge Bury Campus 9.5 miles
Hospital Bedford Hospital SDEC - Same Day Emergency Care 9.9 miles
Hospital Unknown 10.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 9
Vehicle crime 5
Violence and sexual offences 4
Public order 2
Criminal damage and arson 1
Drugs 1
Other theft 1
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 24

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
Raynsford Church of England Academy Primary 0.4 miles Good — 23 Feb 2015
Henlow Church of England Academy Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 27 Oct 2019
Clifton All Saints Academy Primary 0.6 miles Good — 1 Feb 2023
Samuel Whitbread Academy Secondary 1.3 miles Good — 11 Dec 2017
Langford Village Academy Primary 1.7 miles Good — 11 Jun 2024

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.28%
Max investor price (0.8%) £155,250
Target investor price (1%) £124,200
  • 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).