181 BEDFORD ROAD
BEDFORD, WILSTEAD, BEDFORD MK45 3HU
£425,000
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
128 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£425,000 Aug 2025
Price per m²
£3,320/m²
Local average
£383,564 (+10.8%)
Street crime
56 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Large Rear Sun Room
- South Facing Rear Garden
- Great Project
- Off Road Parking
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas, Double glazing
- Parking
- Driveway, Off street, Gated
- Garden
- Private garden
- Listed property
- No
Description
A Rare Opportunity in Wixams – Extended 3 Bedroom Semi-Detached Home
An extended three bedroom semi-detached property, offering generous living space and a superb south-facing garden, located in the sought-after Wixams village.
This characterful home has been thoughtfully extended to the rear, creating an impressive single-storey addition. Internally, the property boasts three versatile reception rooms, including a stunning rear sun room measuring over 6m x 6m — ideal for entertaining or relaxing while enjoying views of the garden.
The ground floor also features a kitchen and a wet room with WC. Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Outside, the property continues to impress with a fantastic south-facing rear garden, benefiting from a large patio area, artificial lawn and flower beds – perfect for family life or al fresco dining.
Properties of this style in Wixams are rarely available. An exceptional opportunity to secure a spacious and unique family home in a thriving and well-connected community.
Early viewing is highly recommended.
Listed by
Covering Bedford
Ginger Cow Residential Ltd
Reference: 163055369
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 09/08/2025
Expiry date: 08/08/2035
Current heating cost: £1,520/year
Potential heating cost: £1,098/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £33,250
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #16707603 Recent
Property Details
Street: 181 BEDFORD ROAD
Town: WILSTEAD
Postcode: MK45 3HU
Installation Details
Items: 8 windows
Certificate Issued: 09/03/2025
Work Completed: 12/11/2021
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 | 15/08/2025 (10 months ago) | £425,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 HARRIER LEYS, WIXAMS, BEDFORD, MK42 6AA | £355,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 8 HARRIER LEYS, WIXAMS, BEDFORD, MK42 6AA | £388,000 | 30/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 29 KINGFISHER ROAD, WIXAMS, BEDFORD, MK42 6AY | £350,000 | 31/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 14 TEAL CLOSE, WIXAMS, BEDFORD, MK42 6AL | £290,000 | 08/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 11 BITTERN LANE, WIXAMS, BEDFORD, MK42 6AP | £380,000 | 18/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street FAIRLAWN, 169A BEDFORD ROAD, WILSTEAD, BEDFORD, MK45 3HU | £977,000 | 04/08/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 86 BEDFORD ROAD, WILSTEAD, BEDFORD, MK45 3HU | £7,000 | 30/03/2023 | Other |
| 11 SWIFT WAY, WIXAMS, BEDFORD, MK42 6AU | £320,000 | 27/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 4 TEAL CLOSE, WIXAMS, BEDFORD, MK42 6AL | £285,000 | 13/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 35 KINGFISHER ROAD, WIXAMS, BEDFORD, MK42 6AY | £327,500 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 KNOLL GARDENS, WIXAMS, BEDFORD, MK42 6AR | £258,750 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 BROOKLANDS AVENUE, WIXAMS, BEDFORD, MK42 6AB | £335,000 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 LADYBIRD WAY, WIXAMS, BEDFORD, MK42 6BB | £335,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 HARRIER LEYS, WIXAMS, BEDFORD, MK42 6AA | £370,000 | 28/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 40 SWAN ROAD, WIXAMS, BEDFORD, MK42 6BW | £335,000 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 BROOKLANDS AVENUE, WIXAMS, BEDFORD, MK42 6AB | £332,000 | 29/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 WREN TERRACE, WIXAMS, BEDFORD, MK42 6BP | £355,000 | 27/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 PARTRIDGE PLACE, WIXAMS, BEDFORD, MK42 6DP | £375,000 | 20/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 KNOLL GARDENS, WIXAMS, BEDFORD, MK42 6AR | £213,750 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 WREN TERRACE, WIXAMS, BEDFORD, MK42 6BP | £375,000 | 17/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 BROOKLANDS AVENUE, WIXAMS, BEDFORD, MK42 6AB | £330,000 | 14/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 DUNLIN GROVE, WIXAMS, BEDFORD, MK42 6DS | £275,000 | 28/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £492,000 (2 sales)
Area average: £329,250 (20 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): Bedford. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Bedford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bedford.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Dove Lane | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Co-op | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Seasons Garden Center | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Kempston Hardwick | 1.7 miles |
| Hospital | Bedford Hospital SDEC - Same Day Emergency Care | 2.6 miles |
| Hospital | Bedford Hospital South Wing | 2.7 miles |
| Train station | Bedford St Johns | 2.7 miles |
| University | University of Bedfordshire Polhill Campus | 3.7 miles |
| University | University of Bedfordshire | 6.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total incidents | 56 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 27 Nov 2022 |
| Wixams Tree Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 20 May 2024 |
| Wixams Academy | Secondary | 0.3 miles | Requires improvement — 9 Jun 2024 |
| Wilstead Primary School | Primary | 1.0 miles | Good — 26 Nov 2023 |
| Elstow School | Primary | 1.5 miles | Good — 13 Dec 2016 |
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 Semi-Detached House, Harlequin Crescent, MK42 | £1,700/mo | 3 | 0.38 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Lakeside Drive, MK42 | £1,595/mo | 3 | 0.41 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, Minnow Way, MK42 | £1,650/mo | 3 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Fisherswood Road, MK42 | £1,595/mo | 3 | 0.58 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,635/mo (4 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).