Sold STC Semi-detached

39 KNIGHTS AVENUE

BEDFORD, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD MK41 6DF

3 beds 1 baths 75 m² Listed 12 Nov 2025 (-251d)

£310,000

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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

Presenting a charming 3 bedroom semi-detached house located in the serene setting of a village, this property offers a blend of comfort and convenience. Situated in a sought-after school catchment area, this residence promises a fantastic living experience for families.

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)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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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).

5y growth 8.6%
10y growth 49.1%

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

1y (index) 5.9%
5y (index) 23.5%
10y (index) 48.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,051/mo
Realistic £1,168/mo
Optimistic £1,285/mo

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 0.48%
Max investor price (0.8%) £187,250
Target investor price (1%) £149,800
Gross yield 5.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 17.3×
Monthly cashflow £102/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).