39 KNIGHTS AVENUE
BEDFORD, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD MK41 6DF
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
75 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
D
Last sold
£305,000 Mar 2026
Price per m²
£4,133/m²
Local average
£350,737 (-11.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (22,907 of 33,755)
Street crime
39 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Fantastic kitchen/Diner
- Off road parking
- Village location
- Excellent school catchment
- Large rear garden
- Three bedrooms
- Close to local amenities
- Excellent road links
Additional details
- 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
We love the spacious kitchen/diner, boasting a beautiful shaker style kitchen that exudes a timeless elegance. Ideal for cooking enthusiasts and those who love to entertain, this space offers ample room for a dining table, creating a focal point for gatherings with family and friends.
The property features three bedrooms, providing ample accommodation for a growing family or those in need of a home office or guest room. Off-road parking on the driveway ensures a hassle-free arrival back home, adding to the convenience of this residence.
Benefitting from its village location, this property offers easy access to excellent local amenities including convenience stores, vets, doctors, cafes, hairdressers, public houses, and a chemist, ensuring that daily essentials are never far away. Additionally, a bus route to Bedford Town centre and surrounding villages enhances connectivity for residents, making commuting a breeze.
Enjoy the tranquillity of the large rear garden, perfect for outdoor relaxation and recreation. Walking distance to Clapham village hall and playing fields provides opportunities for leisurely strolls and community engagement, enriching the lifestyle offered by this property.
With excellent road links in the vicinity, residents can easily explore the surrounding areas and enjoy the benefits of both village living and urban conveniences. Nestled in a highly sought-after school catchment area, this property presents a rare opportunity to secure a home within a tight-knit community with top educational facilities nearby.
Don't miss this chance to own a property that combines modern comforts with a village lifestyle, offering the best of both worlds.
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EPC Rating: D
Listed by
Bedford
Fry Estate Agents
Reference: 169275293
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 09/04/2018
Expiry date: 08/04/2028
Current heating cost: £513/year
Potential heating cost: £475/year
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (30)
- Solar water heating (6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
27% since 2018
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 05/03/2026 (4 months ago) | £305,000 | +27.1% |
| Sold | 07/11/2018 (7 years ago) | £240,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148 HIGHBURY GROVE, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, MK41 6DU | £333,500 | 08/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 55 CODY ROAD, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, MK41 6EA | £362,000 | 01/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 51 PADDOCK CLOSE, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, MK41 6BD | £325,000 | 03/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 2 GEORGE STREET, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, MK41 6AZ | £285,000 | 24/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 10 QUEENS CRESCENT, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, MK41 6DA | £250,000 | 28/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 34 DUKE DRIVE, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, MK41 6DE | £277,500 | 26/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 12 KNIGHTS AVENUE, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, MK41 6DF | £305,000 | 15/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 30 DUKE DRIVE, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, MK41 6DE | £375,000 | 03/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 28 PADDOCK CLOSE, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, MK41 6BD | £305,000 | 01/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 42 PADDOCK CLOSE, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, MK41 6BD | £266,000 | 24/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 4 KNIGHTS AVENUE, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, MK41 6DF | £285,000 | 07/09/2023 | Detached |
| 6 BRIDLE DRIVE, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, MK41 6BB | £290,000 | 31/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 33 PADDOCK CLOSE, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, MK41 6BD | £245,000 | 25/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 31 GEORGE STREET, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, MK41 6AZ | £280,000 | 26/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 32 BRIDLE DRIVE, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, MK41 6BB | £312,000 | 24/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 58 BRIDLE DRIVE, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, MK41 6BB | £266,000 | 31/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 FETLOCK CLOSE, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, MK41 6BG | £322,500 | 10/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 68 QUEENS CRESCENT, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, MK41 6DB | £340,100 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 QUEENS CRESCENT, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, MK41 6DA | £300,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 BENTS CLOSE, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, MK41 6DY | £300,000 | 03/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 23A BRIDLE DRIVE, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, MK41 6BB | £267,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 28 GEORGE STREET, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, MK41 6AZ | £276,000 | 13/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 50 KNIGHTS AVENUE, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, MK41 6DF | £300,000 | 04/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 11 KNIGHTS AVENUE, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, MK41 6DF | £287,000 | 05/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £294,250 (4 sales)
Area average: £298,880 (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 April 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 | Milton Road | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Budgens | 0.3 miles |
| Bus stop | Cody Road | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Jagged Edge | 0.5 miles |
| Hospital | The Manor | 2.1 miles |
| Train station | Bedford | 2.3 miles |
| Train station | Bedford St Johns | 3.0 miles |
| University | University of Bedfordshire Polhill Campus | 3.0 miles |
| Hospital | Bedford Hospital SDEC - Same Day Emergency Care | 3.0 miles |
| University | University of Bedfordshire | 11.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 39 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ursula Taylor Church of England School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 5 Jan 2012 |
| Oakley Primary Academy | Primary | 0.9 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Lincroft Academy | Secondary | 0.9 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Bedford Modern School | Other | 1.6 miles | — (No rating) |
| St Thomas More Catholic School | Secondary | 1.6 miles | Good — 8 Nov 2023 |
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, Highbury Grove, MK41 | £1,500/mo | 3 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Dewlands, MK43 | £1,495/mo | 3 | 1.07 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,498/mo (2 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).