Sold STC Semi-detached

7 MAGPIE AVENUE

BEDFORD, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD MK43 9NP

3 beds 95 m² Listed 29 Apr 2010 (-5883d)

£189,995

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (MK43 9NP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 7 MAGPIE AVENUE, BEDFORD, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD MK43 9NP |
| Price | £189,995 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £182,500 Aug 2010 |

## Description

On the first floor are three bedrooms and the bathroom. Outside to the front is a driveway leading to the garage. Situated behind the garage are brick built outhouses and an outside w.c. The garden at the rear is around 100' in length by around 70' in width. The house is in need of modernisation and updating.

Entrance door to:

ENTRANCE HALL

Stairs to first floor.

LOUNGE (14' 2''  x 11' 1''  (4.32m x 3.38m))

Door to lean to. Electric storage heater. Picture rail.

DINING ROOM (10' 10''  x 9'  (3.3m x 2.74m))

Double glazed window to front. Picture rail.

KITCHEN (11'  x 8' 7''  (3.35m x 2.62m))

Fitted to comprise a range of floor and wall mounted units with complementary worksurfaces over incorporating a double drainer sink unit. Double glazed window to side. Electric storage heater. Door with access to the outhouses and the rear garden.

CLOAKROOM

Wash hand basin. W.c.  Double glazed window to rear.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Hatch to loft. Airing cupboard. Electric storage heater. Double glazed window to side.

BEDROOM ONE (14' 3''  x 11' 1''  (4.34m x 3.38m))

Double glazed window to rear. Electric storage heater.

BEDROOM TWO (10' 10''  x 10' 5''  (3.3m x 3.18m))

Double glazed window to front.

BEDROOM THREE (11' 1''  x 8' 7''  (3.38m x 2.62m))

Double glazed window to rear.

BATHROOM

Suite comprising panelled bath, wash hand basin, low level wc. Opaque double glazed window to front. Electric storage heater.

OUTSIDE

FRONT GARDEN

Area laid to lawn, driveway providing off road parking leading to the garage.

REAR GARDEN

The rear garden is around 100 in length x around 70' in width and is in need of cultivation.

## Property Photos

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #13768480
- **Address:** 7 Magpie Avenue, Stewartby, MK43 9NP
- **Certificate Issued:** 29/09/2019
- **Work Completed:** 25/09/2019
- **Items:** 9 window(s), 3 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #2516586
- **Address:** 7 Magpie Avenue, Stewartby, MK43 9NP
- **Certificate Issued:** 07/03/2005
- **Work Completed:** 08/02/2005
- **Items:** 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 7 MAGPIE AVENUE, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9NP | £182,500 | 20/08/2010 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 123 MONTGOMERY CLOSE, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9LP | £350,000 | 10/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 22 STEWART ROAD, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9TF | £335,000 | 26/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 53 SAXON GOLD DRIVE, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9SR | £315,000 | 14/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 41 MILTON CRESCENT, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9SX | £177,000 | 30/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 12 ROUSBURY ROAD, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9NJ | £300,000 | 14/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 22 ROUSBURY ROAD, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9NJ | £315,000 | 14/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 13 OXFORD BLUE WAY, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9GF | £305,000 | 20/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 6 PILLINGE ROAD, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9NW | £363,500 | 31/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 6 CORONATION WAY, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9GQ | £322,500 | 22/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 32 STEWART ROAD, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9TF | £333,000 | 22/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 CHILTERN ROAD, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9TJ | £407,400 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 STEWARTBY WAY, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9LJ | £240,000 | 06/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 18 STEWART ROAD, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9TF | £280,000 | 30/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20B PARK CRESCENT, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9NL | £390,000 | 30/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 STEWART ROAD, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9TF | £315,000 | 30/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 STEWART ROAD, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9TF | £299,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 STEWART ROAD, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9TF | £259,000 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 33 HEREWOOD GREEN, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 9SZ | £418,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 STEWART ROAD, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9TF | £280,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 OXFORD BLUE WAY, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9GF | £330,000 | 04/08/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £316,720 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £343,808 (46 Semi-detached, MK43, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -44.7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,049/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,166/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,283/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £997/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.61% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £145,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £116,600

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 15.1%
- **10y growth:** 26.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bedford; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 6.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 23%
- **10y growth (index):** 50.4%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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Property details

Floor area

95 m²

Last sold

£182,500 Aug 2010

Local average

£343,808 (-44.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,216 of 33,755)

Street crime

7 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Situated in this popular village location is this three bedroom semi detached family home that has lots of potential and is offered with no upper chain. The Accommodation features a hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen and a lean to / conservatory.
On the first floor are three bedrooms and the bathroom. Outside to the front is a driveway leading to the garage. Situated behind the garage are brick built outhouses and an outside w.c. The garden at the rear is around 100' in length by around 70' in width. The house is in need of modernisation and updating.

Entrance door to:

ENTRANCE HALL
Stairs to first floor.

LOUNGE (14' 2'' x 11' 1'' (4.32m x 3.38m))
Door to lean to. Electric storage heater. Picture rail.

DINING ROOM (10' 10'' x 9' (3.3m x 2.74m))
Double glazed window to front. Picture rail.

KITCHEN (11' x 8' 7'' (3.35m x 2.62m))
Fitted to comprise a range of floor and wall mounted units with complementary worksurfaces over incorporating a double drainer sink unit. Double glazed window to side. Electric storage heater. Door with access to the outhouses and the rear garden.

CLOAKROOM
Wash hand basin. W.c. Double glazed window to rear.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Hatch to loft. Airing cupboard. Electric storage heater. Double glazed window to side.

BEDROOM ONE (14' 3'' x 11' 1'' (4.34m x 3.38m))
Double glazed window to rear. Electric storage heater.

BEDROOM TWO (10' 10'' x 10' 5'' (3.3m x 3.18m))
Double glazed window to front.

BEDROOM THREE (11' 1'' x 8' 7'' (3.38m x 2.62m))
Double glazed window to rear.

BATHROOM
Suite comprising panelled bath, wash hand basin, low level wc. Opaque double glazed window to front. Electric storage heater.

OUTSIDE

FRONT GARDEN
Area laid to lawn, driveway providing off road parking leading to the garage.

REAR GARDEN
The rear garden is around 100 in length x around 70' in width and is in need of cultivation.

Listed by

Ampthill

Urban & Rural Property Services

Reference: 29652083

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #13768480

Property Details

Street: 7 Magpie Avenue

Town: Stewartby

Postcode: MK43 9NP

Installation Details

Items: 9 windows and 3 doors

Certificate Issued: 29/09/2019

Work Completed: 25/09/2019

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #2516586

Property Details

Street: 7 Magpie Avenue

Town: Stewartby

Postcode: MK43 9NP

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 07/03/2005

Work Completed: 08/02/2005

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	20/08/2010 (15 years ago)	£182,500	—

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
123 MONTGOMERY CLOSE, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9LP	£350,000	10/12/2025	Semi-detached
22 STEWART ROAD, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9TF	£335,000	26/11/2025	Semi-detached
53 SAXON GOLD DRIVE, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9SR	£315,000	14/11/2025	Semi-detached
41 MILTON CRESCENT, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9SX	£177,000	30/10/2025	Semi-detached
12 ROUSBURY ROAD, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9NJ	£300,000	14/02/2025	Semi-detached
22 ROUSBURY ROAD, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9NJ	£315,000	14/11/2023	Semi-detached
13 OXFORD BLUE WAY, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9GF	£305,000	20/04/2023	Semi-detached
6 PILLINGE ROAD, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9NW	£363,500	31/03/2023	Semi-detached
6 CORONATION WAY, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9GQ	£322,500	22/03/2023	Semi-detached
32 STEWART ROAD, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9TF	£333,000	22/12/2022	Semi-detached
16 CHILTERN ROAD, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9TJ	£407,400	09/12/2022	Semi-detached
4 STEWARTBY WAY, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9LJ	£240,000	06/12/2022	Semi-detached
18 STEWART ROAD, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9TF	£280,000	30/11/2022	Semi-detached
20B PARK CRESCENT, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9NL	£390,000	30/11/2022	Semi-detached
16 STEWART ROAD, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9TF	£315,000	30/11/2022	Semi-detached
20 STEWART ROAD, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9TF	£299,000	25/11/2022	Semi-detached
6 STEWART ROAD, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9TF	£259,000	31/10/2022	Semi-detached
33 HEREWOOD GREEN, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 9SZ	£418,000	28/10/2022	Semi-detached
4 STEWART ROAD, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9TF	£280,000	30/09/2022	Semi-detached
2 OXFORD BLUE WAY, STEWARTBY, BEDFORD, MK43 9GF	£330,000	04/08/2022	Semi-detached

Area average: £316,720 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 15.1%

10y growth 26.4%

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

1y (index) 6.6%

5y (index) 23%

10y (index) 50.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,049/mo

Realistic £1,166/mo

Optimistic £1,283/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bedford.

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

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Train station	Stewartby	0.6 miles
Bus stop	Stewartby Turn	0.6 miles
Bus stop	How End Bus Stop	1.0 miles
Shop	Houghton Conquest Stores & PO	1.4 miles
Train station	Kempston Hardwick	1.5 miles
Shop	Sainsbury's Local	1.7 miles
Hospital	Bedford Hospital SDEC - Same Day Emergency Care	4.2 miles
Hospital	The Manor	4.7 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire Milton Keynes Campus	11.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	1
Criminal damage and arson	1
Other crime	1
Other theft	1
Shoplifting	1
Vehicle crime	1
Violence and sexual offences	1
Total incidents	7

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Broadmead Lower School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 17 Sep 2023
Marston Vale Middle School	Primary	0.2 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College	Other	0.8 miles	— (No rating)
Houghton Conquest Lower School	Primary	1.5 miles	Good — 1 Jul 2024
Marston Moreteyne VC School	Primary	1.9 miles	Good — 6 May 2024

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.61%

Max investor price (0.8%) £145,750

Target investor price (1%) £116,600

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).