Sold STC Semi-detached

21 MARTIN CLOSE

BEDFORD, BEDFORD MK41 7JY

3 beds 1 baths 829 sq ft Listed 19 Apr 2017 (-3379d)

£240,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (MK41 7JY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 21 MARTIN CLOSE, BEDFORD, BEDFORD MK41 7JY |
| Price | £240,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 77 m² |
| Last sold | £240,000 Aug 2017 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 12/04/2027
- **Current heating cost:** £787/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,800

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£75)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8105-6275-0129-4197-6433)

## Description

This semi-detached property sits in a cul-de-sac location in the popular Brickhill area of Bedford and benefits from a large and well stocked rear garden.

The house has gas fired central heating, a garage and off road parking and would benefit from general modernisation throughout.

In brief the property includes a living/dining room, a kitchen and a ground floor bathroom with three bedrooms being located on the first floor.

Ample scope exists to extend subject to Local Authority approval.

The property is located on Martin Close, which offers excellent access to local shopping parades, schools and Bedford Park. The town centre amenities are a short trip away and include many shopping and recreational options. Fast and frequent mainline services run from Bedford railway station to the capital run from thirty-four minutes.

Energy Efficiency Rating D

Council Tax Band C

Property ref: 121_25_4402209

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/47994789/1354990) - Floorplan 1

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #12791303
- **Address:** 21 Martin Close, BEDFORD, MK41 7JY
- **Certificate Issued:** 12/02/2018
- **Work Completed:** 04/01/2018
- **Items:** 8 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 21 MARTIN CLOSE, BEDFORD, MK41 7JY | £240,000 | 22/08/2017 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 72 LARKWAY, BEDFORD, MK41 7JP | £422,500 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 50 PIPIT RISE, BEDFORD, MK41 7JT | £277,000 | 20/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 36 FULMAR ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 7JZ | £285,000 | 14/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 21 FULMAR ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 7JX | £365,000 | 17/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 24 PIPIT RISE, BEDFORD, MK41 7JS | £350,000 | 12/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 46 PIPIT RISE, BEDFORD, MK41 7JT | £365,000 | 10/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 39 PIPIT RISE, BEDFORD, MK41 7JU | £375,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 MERLIN GARDENS, BEDFORD, MK41 7HH | £400,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 80 BRICKHILL DRIVE, BEDFORD, MK41 7QD | £360,000 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 MALLARD HILL, BEDFORD, MK41 7QR | £370,500 | 22/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 59 LARKWAY, BEDFORD, MK41 7JW | £360,000 | 18/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 55 FULMAR ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 7JZ | £350,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 42 LARKWAY, BEDFORD, MK41 7JP | £305,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 9 FULMAR ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 7JX | £325,000 | 28/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 28 THE BUNTINGS, BEDFORD, MK41 7LA | £347,000 | 27/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 1 MALLARD HILL, BEDFORD, MK41 7QR | £375,000 | 20/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 29 THE BUNTINGS, BEDFORD, MK41 7LA | £274,000 | 19/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 16 THE BUNTINGS, BEDFORD, MK41 7LA | £325,000 | 06/08/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £346,167 (18 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £350,737 (45 Semi-detached, MK41, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -31.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,051/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,168/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,285/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £997/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.49% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £146,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £116,800

*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:** £3,117/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 8.6%
- **10y growth:** 49.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bedford; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 23.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 48.1%

## 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

77 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£240,000 Aug 2017

Price per m²

£3,117/m²

Local average

£350,737 (-31.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,460 of 33,755)

Street crime

137 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Garage, Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

This semi-detached property sits in a cul-de-sac location in the popular Brickhill area of Bedford and benefits from a large and well stocked rear garden.

The house has gas fired central heating, a garage and off road parking and would benefit from general modernisation throughout.

In brief the property includes a living/dining room, a kitchen and a ground floor bathroom with three bedrooms being located on the first floor.

Ample scope exists to extend subject to Local Authority approval.

The property is located on Martin Close, which offers excellent access to local shopping parades, schools and Bedford Park. The town centre amenities are a short trip away and include many shopping and recreational options. Fast and frequent mainline services run from Bedford railway station to the capital run from thirty-four minutes.

Energy Efficiency Rating D
Council Tax Band C

Property ref: 121_25_4402209

Listed by

Bedford

Lane & Holmes LLP

Reference: 47994789

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 13/04/2017

Expiry date: 12/04/2027

Current heating cost: £787/year

Potential heating cost: £425/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,800

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£75)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #12791303

Property Details

Street: 21 Martin Close

Town: BEDFORD

Postcode: MK41 7JY

Installation Details

Items: 8 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 12/02/2018

Work Completed: 04/01/2018

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

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	22/08/2017 (8 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
72 LARKWAY, BEDFORD, MK41 7JP	£422,500	19/12/2025	Semi-detached
50 PIPIT RISE, BEDFORD, MK41 7JT	£277,000	20/12/2023	Semi-detached
36 FULMAR ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 7JZ	£285,000	14/12/2023	Semi-detached
21 FULMAR ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 7JX	£365,000	17/11/2023	Semi-detached
24 PIPIT RISE, BEDFORD, MK41 7JS	£350,000	12/05/2023	Semi-detached
46 PIPIT RISE, BEDFORD, MK41 7JT	£365,000	10/05/2023	Semi-detached
39 PIPIT RISE, BEDFORD, MK41 7JU	£375,000	25/11/2022	Semi-detached
3 MERLIN GARDENS, BEDFORD, MK41 7HH	£400,000	16/09/2022	Semi-detached
80 BRICKHILL DRIVE, BEDFORD, MK41 7QD	£360,000	26/08/2022	Semi-detached
4 MALLARD HILL, BEDFORD, MK41 7QR	£370,500	22/06/2022	Semi-detached
59 LARKWAY, BEDFORD, MK41 7JW	£360,000	18/05/2022	Semi-detached
55 FULMAR ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 7JZ	£350,000	28/01/2022	Semi-detached
42 LARKWAY, BEDFORD, MK41 7JP	£305,000	17/12/2021	Semi-detached
9 FULMAR ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 7JX	£325,000	28/10/2021	Semi-detached
28 THE BUNTINGS, BEDFORD, MK41 7LA	£347,000	27/09/2021	Semi-detached
1 MALLARD HILL, BEDFORD, MK41 7QR	£375,000	20/08/2021	Semi-detached
29 THE BUNTINGS, BEDFORD, MK41 7LA	£274,000	19/08/2021	Semi-detached
16 THE BUNTINGS, BEDFORD, MK41 7LA	£325,000	06/08/2021	Semi-detached

Area average: £346,167 (18 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

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Unknown	0.3 miles
Bus stop	Severn Way	0.3 miles
Shop	Chambers Newsagent	0.3 miles
Shop	Elegance	0.3 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire Polhill Campus	1.0 miles
Train station	Bedford	1.5 miles
Train station	Bedford St Johns	1.7 miles
Hospital	Bedford Hospital SDEC - Same Day Emergency Care	1.8 miles
Hospital	The Manor	2.6 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire	10.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	51
Anti-social behaviour	24
Vehicle crime	14
Public order	13
Criminal damage and arson	8
Other theft	8
Shoplifting	7
Other crime	4
Drugs	3
Burglary	2
Robbery	2
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	137

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
Brickhill Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 16 Dec 2014
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
Scott Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 4 Mar 2019
Castle Newnham School	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 18 Oct 2018
Hazeldene School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 8 Feb 2016

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.49%

Max investor price (0.8%) £146,000

Target investor price (1%) £116,800

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).