36 NEWTOWN
HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE SG16 6AJ
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
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.
BUYERS INFORMATION
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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)
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 #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).
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 | 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 — 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).