Sold STC Detached

30 BUCKFAST AVENUE

BEDFORD, BEDFORD MK41 8RG

4 beds 1 baths 98 m² Listed 9 Jun 2025 (-419d)

£425,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (MK41 8RG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 30 BUCKFAST AVENUE, BEDFORD, BEDFORD MK41 8RG |
| Price | £425,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £410,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 02/06/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £772/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0300-2767-6560-2205-2175)

## Description

The extended layout includes a bright kitchen/diner, perfect for family meals and entertaining. The kitchen offers ample storage and work space, while the dining area provides plenty of room for a large table. In addition, a second reception room downstairs offers extra versatility – whether for a playroom, home office, or snug.

Upstairs, you’ll find four well-sized bedrooms, all filled with natural light. The master bedroom includes built-in storage, and the property is complemented by a modern family bathroom.

Outside, there’s a garage and driveway, offering plenty of off-road parking, while the enclosed rear garden provides a private space to relax or entertain. With side access to the garden, the outdoor space is as practical as it is enjoyable.

This property is offered chain-free, providing a quick and hassle-free move. With its excellent condition, spacious living areas, and desirable location, Buckfast Avenue is a perfect family home.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/163034060/1432606) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/163034060/1432607) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #8462996
- **Address:** 30 Buckfast Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 8RG
- **Certificate Issued:** 24/10/2011
- **Work Completed:** 14/09/2011
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 30 BUCKFAST AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK41 8RG | £410,000 | 11/02/2026 | Detached |
| 30 BUCKFAST AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK41 8RG | £325,000 | 12/06/2017 | Detached |
| 30 BUCKFAST AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK41 8RG | £245,000 | 01/08/2013 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 67 WENTWORTH DRIVE, BEDFORD, MK41 8QB | £216,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached |
| 42 NEWSTEAD WAY, BEDFORD, MK41 8RH | £375,000 | 04/12/2025 | Detached |
| 4 PERSHORE CLOSE, BEDFORD, MK41 8NS | £405,000 | 27/06/2023 | Detached |
| 26 ASPEN AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK41 8DA | £490,000 | 17/03/2023 | Detached |
| 9 BUCKFAST AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK41 8RQ | £395,000 | 19/12/2022 | Detached |
| 39 BRECON WAY, BEDFORD, MK41 8DD | £737,500 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| 55 WENTWORTH DRIVE, BEDFORD, MK41 8QB | £485,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| 11 PERSHORE CLOSE, BEDFORD, MK41 8NS | £640,000 | 01/12/2022 | Detached |
| 142 PUTNOE LANE, BEDFORD, MK41 8LT | £576,000 | 28/11/2022 | Detached |
| 17 CLARE ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 8QX | £455,000 | 17/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 32 BUCKFAST AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK41 8RG | £437,000 | 15/11/2022 | Detached |
| 1 SHERBOURNE WAY, BEDFORD, MK41 8RJ | £525,000 | 02/11/2022 | Detached |
| 31 NEWSTEAD WAY, BEDFORD, MK41 8RH | £425,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| 13 BRECON WAY, BEDFORD, MK41 8DF | £475,000 | 04/10/2022 | Detached |
| 156 PUTNOE LANE, BEDFORD, MK41 8LT | £585,000 | 03/10/2022 | Detached |
| 4 NEWSTEAD WAY, BEDFORD, MK41 8RH | £470,000 | 02/09/2022 | Detached |
| 23 BRECON WAY, BEDFORD, MK41 8DD | £536,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached |
| 14 DUNVEGAN WAY, BEDFORD, MK41 8PE | £450,000 | 01/08/2022 | Detached |
| 5 SHERBOURNE WAY, BEDFORD, MK41 8RJ | £485,000 | 20/07/2022 | Detached |
| 2 WELBECK GARDENS, BEDFORD, MK41 8RW | £445,000 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |
| 10 FURNESS CLOSE, BEDFORD, MK41 8RN | £345,000 | 17/03/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £437,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £475,775 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £504,034 (37 Detached, MK41, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -15.7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,052/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,169/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,286/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,296/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.28% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £146,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £116,900

*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.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,337/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 33.6%
- **10y growth:** 53%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bedford; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 21.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 43.1%

## 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

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

98 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£410,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£4,337/m²

Local average

£504,034 (-15.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,698 of 33,755)

Street crime

116 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Chain Free
Detached
Four Bedrooms
Garage and Driveway
Enclosed Rear Garden
New Carpets Throughout

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

This immaculately presented four bedroom detached house, located on Buckfast Avenue in Bedford, offers a spacious and well-maintained family home with modern finishes throughout. Benefiting from new carpets and an abundance of natural light, this property is perfect for those looking for a move-in-ready home.

The extended layout includes a bright kitchen/diner, perfect for family meals and entertaining. The kitchen offers ample storage and work space, while the dining area provides plenty of room for a large table. In addition, a second reception room downstairs offers extra versatility – whether for a playroom, home office, or snug.

Upstairs, you’ll find four well-sized bedrooms, all filled with natural light. The master bedroom includes built-in storage, and the property is complemented by a modern family bathroom.

Outside, there’s a garage and driveway, offering plenty of off-road parking, while the enclosed rear garden provides a private space to relax or entertain. With side access to the garden, the outdoor space is as practical as it is enjoyable.

This property is offered chain-free, providing a quick and hassle-free move. With its excellent condition, spacious living areas, and desirable location, Buckfast Avenue is a perfect family home.

Listed by

Bedford

Spicerhaart

Reference: 163034060

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 03/06/2025

Expiry date: 02/06/2035

Current heating cost: £772/year

Potential heating cost: £713/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
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

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #8462996

Property Details

Street: 30 Buckfast Avenue

Town: BEDFORD

Postcode: MK41 8RG

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 24/10/2011

Work Completed: 14/09/2011

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

67% since 2013

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	11/02/2026 (5 months ago)	£410,000	+26.2%
Sold	12/06/2017 (9 years ago)	£325,000	+32.7%
Sold	01/08/2013 (13 years ago)	£245,000	—

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
67 WENTWORTH DRIVE, BEDFORD, MK41 8QB	£216,000	19/12/2025	Detached
42 NEWSTEAD WAY, BEDFORD, MK41 8RH	£375,000	04/12/2025	Detached
4 PERSHORE CLOSE, BEDFORD, MK41 8NS	£405,000	27/06/2023	Detached
26 ASPEN AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK41 8DA	£490,000	17/03/2023	Detached
9 BUCKFAST AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK41 8RQ	£395,000	19/12/2022	Detached
39 BRECON WAY, BEDFORD, MK41 8DD	£737,500	09/12/2022	Detached
55 WENTWORTH DRIVE, BEDFORD, MK41 8QB	£485,000	09/12/2022	Detached
11 PERSHORE CLOSE, BEDFORD, MK41 8NS	£640,000	01/12/2022	Detached
142 PUTNOE LANE, BEDFORD, MK41 8LT	£576,000	28/11/2022	Detached
17 CLARE ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 8QX	£455,000	17/11/2022	Detached
Same street 32 BUCKFAST AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK41 8RG	£437,000	15/11/2022	Detached
1 SHERBOURNE WAY, BEDFORD, MK41 8RJ	£525,000	02/11/2022	Detached
31 NEWSTEAD WAY, BEDFORD, MK41 8RH	£425,000	14/10/2022	Detached
13 BRECON WAY, BEDFORD, MK41 8DF	£475,000	04/10/2022	Detached
156 PUTNOE LANE, BEDFORD, MK41 8LT	£585,000	03/10/2022	Detached
4 NEWSTEAD WAY, BEDFORD, MK41 8RH	£470,000	02/09/2022	Detached
23 BRECON WAY, BEDFORD, MK41 8DD	£536,000	25/08/2022	Detached
14 DUNVEGAN WAY, BEDFORD, MK41 8PE	£450,000	01/08/2022	Detached
5 SHERBOURNE WAY, BEDFORD, MK41 8RJ	£485,000	20/07/2022	Detached
2 WELBECK GARDENS, BEDFORD, MK41 8RW	£445,000	25/03/2022	Detached
10 FURNESS CLOSE, BEDFORD, MK41 8RN	£345,000	17/03/2022	Detached

Street average: £437,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £475,775 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 33.6%

10y growth 53%

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

1y (index) 4.9%

5y (index) 21.7%

10y (index) 43.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,052/mo

Realistic £1,169/mo

Optimistic £1,286/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bedford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bedford: £1,296/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Mowsbury Park Pavillion	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Hailes Close	0.2 miles
Shop	Pinners	0.2 miles
Shop	One Stop	0.2 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire Polhill Campus	1.0 miles
Train station	Bedford	2.2 miles
Train station	Bedford St Johns	2.2 miles
Hospital	Bedford Hospital SDEC - Same Day Emergency Care	2.4 miles
Hospital	The Manor	3.3 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire	10.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	45
Anti-social behaviour	19
Shoplifting	17
Vehicle crime	10
Criminal damage and arson	8
Other crime	5
Public order	4
Robbery	3
Other theft	2
Bicycle theft	1
Burglary	1
Drugs	1
Total incidents	116

Within 1 mile during May 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
Mark Rutherford School	Secondary	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 27 Jul 2023
The Hills Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 1 Mar 2020
Hazeldene School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 8 Feb 2016
Brickhill Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 16 Dec 2014
Putnoe Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 19 Sep 2024

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.28%

Max investor price (0.8%) £146,125

Target investor price (1%) £116,900

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).

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