Sold STC Semi-detached

45 MAPLE CLOSE

BEDFORD, PULLOXHILL, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE MK45 5EF

3 beds 2 baths 86 m² Listed 30 Aug 2025 (-325d)

£425,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

86 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£415,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£4,942/m²

Local average

£382,353 (+11.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,599 of 33,755)

Street crime

8 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Family Home
  • Single garage and parking
  • Excellent condition throughout
  • Private rear garden, well maintained
  • Close proximity to transport links
  • En-suite to Master bedroom

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Located in the rural village of Pulloxhill, this beautifully presented three bedroom home offers a perfect blend of modern living and countryside charm. Immaculately maintained throughout, the property is ready to move into and boasts generous living accommodation across two floors.
The ground floor comprises a spacious reception room and a stylish open-plan kitchen/dining room with direct access to the rear garden ideal for entertaining or family gatherings. Upstairs, you’ll find three well proportioned bedrooms, along with a modern family bathroom and additional en-suite to the main bedroom.
Externally, the property benefits from a single garage and driveway parking, as well as a generous rear garden, thoughtfully designed with seating areas and a well kept lawn perfect for enjoying the peaceful village surroundings.
Pulloxhill offers a welcoming community atmosphere with convenient access to nearby towns and villages. Within close proximity is excellent transport links, a local pub, highly regarded schools, and a variety of countryside walks right on your doorstep.
This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy rural living with all the convenience of modern amenities close by.
EPC Rating: C

Listed by

Ampthill

Orchards Estate Agents

Reference: 166391045

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 10/02/2022

Expiry date: 09/02/2032

Current heating cost: £311/year

Potential heating cost: £312/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

  • 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

All

All

Price history

71% since 2009

Event Date Price % change
Sold 02/03/2026 (4 months ago) £415,000 +11.4%
Sold 03/08/2022 (3 years ago) £372,500 +53.6%
Sold 10/07/2009 (17 years ago) £242,500 —

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
14 HOLMEWOOD ROAD, GREENFIELD, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK45 5DL £495,000 07/08/2025 Semi-detached
26 FLITTON ROAD, GREENFIELD, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK45 5DJ £460,000 30/06/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 21 MAPLE CLOSE, PULLOXHILL, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK45 5EF £648,750 30/09/2021 Detached
Same street 52 MAPLE CLOSE, PULLOXHILL, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK45 5EF £300,000 26/07/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £474,375 (2 sales)

Area average: £477,500 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 7.6%
10y growth 22.7%

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

1y (index) 5.2%
5y (index) 21.7%
10y (index) 39.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,122/mo
Realistic £1,247/mo
Optimistic £1,372/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Central Bedfordshire.

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
Bus stop Fieldside Road 0.6 miles
Shop Parmar Food Store 1.1 miles
Shop Cream Hair Designers 1.1 miles
Train station Flitwick 1.5 miles
University University of Bedfordshire 2.3 miles
Train station Harlington 3.2 miles
Hospital Widecombe Nursing Home 6.0 miles
Hospital Luton and Dunstable Hospital 7.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 2
Violence and sexual offences 2
Drugs 1
Other theft 1
Public order 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 8

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
Greenfield CofE VC Lower School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 25 Apr 2024
Pulloxhill Lower School Primary 0.7 miles Outstanding — 3 Oct 2013
Kingsmoor Lower School Primary 1.2 miles Good — 1 Jul 2011
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School Primary 1.3 miles Good — 22 Jun 2023
Flitwick Lower School Primary 1.6 miles Good — 4 Feb 2013

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, Wardhedges Road, MK45 £2,050/mo 3 0.76 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £2,050/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.48%
Max investor price (0.8%) £256,250
Target investor price (1%) £205,000
Gross yield 5.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 17.3×
Monthly cashflow £146/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 1.4%
  • 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).