# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (MK45 5EF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 45 MAPLE CLOSE, BEDFORD, PULLOXHILL, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE MK45 5EF | | Price | £425,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £415,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 09/02/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £311/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - 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/4232-6322-5100-0680-3292) ## 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. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 45 MAPLE CLOSE, PULLOXHILL, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK45 5EF | £415,000 | 02/03/2026 | Semi-detached | | 45 MAPLE CLOSE, PULLOXHILL, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK45 5EF | £372,500 | 03/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 45 MAPLE CLOSE, PULLOXHILL, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK45 5EF | £242,500 | 10/07/2009 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £382,353 (80 Semi-detached, MK45, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +11.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Central Bedfordshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,122/mo - **Realistic:** £1,247/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,372/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bedford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £997/mo ## 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)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.48% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £256,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £205,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,050/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 17.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £146/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.4% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,942/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 6.7% - **10y growth:** 20% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Central Bedfordshire; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.2% - **5y growth (index):** 21.7% - **10y growth (index):** 39.7% ## 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)