Sold End of terrace

18 NEWTOWN

HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE SG16 6AJ

2 beds 592 sq ft Listed 28 Sep 2012 (-5006d)

£164,950

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# 2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (SG16 6AJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 18 NEWTOWN, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE SG16 6AJ |
| Price | £164,950 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 55 m² |
| Last sold | £150,000 Jun 2013 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 24/07/2022 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £33,798

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- C (£15 - £30)
- E (£50)
- F (£200 - £400)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)
- V (£1,500 - £4,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8408-8450-1029-9327-5323)

## Description

The property in further detail comprises: -

KITCHEN 6'5 x 9'8 (1.96m x 2.95m)

Fitted with a range of eye and base level cupboard and drawer units with roll edge work surfaces, space for fridge and freezer, space and plumbing  for washing machine, sink with drainer and mixer taps,. double glazed front door, double glazed window to side and rear aspect.

DINING AREA 11'7 x 7'9 (3.53m x 2.36m)

Open tread staircase to first floor, double glazed window to side aspect, radiator, coved ceiling, door to bathroom, built in cupboard, parquet flooring, door to lounge.

LOUNGE 12'0 x 11'9 (3.66m x 3.58m) Maximum

Wood laminate effect flooring, double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, coved ceiling, gas living flame effect fire.

BATHROOM 11'11 x 6'6 (3.38m x 1.98m)

Fitted with a white four piece suite comprising panelled bath with mixer taps, shower cubicle with electric shower, wash hand basin, low level WC, radiator, double glazed frosted window to rear aspect.

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

LANDING

Doors to bedrooms, loft hatch.

BEDROOM ONE 10'8 x 11'10 (3.25m x 3.61m)

Double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, built in wardrobes, stripped floorboards.

BEDROOM TWO 8' x 9'11 (2.44m x 3.02m)

Window to rear aspect, built in wardrobes, radiator, stripped floorboards.

OUTSIDE

REAR GARDEN

Paved patio area leading onto lawn area with flower beds, shed, access to front via gate, enclosed by panelled fencing, gated access from neighbouring property.

FRONT

Gravelled driveway providing parking.

DIRECTIONS

Heading North on the A1(M); turn left at junction 10 onto the A507 bypass, at the 4th roundabout turn right, proceed straight over the following roundabout into Henlow High Street, continue and take the left turning for Newtown. The property is then on the right.

AGENTS NOTE

We have not tested the apparatus, equipment, fittings or services for this property.  Interested parties should therefore satisfy themselves as to the condition of any such item considered material to the purchase.

These details are a guide only and their accuracy is not guaranteed.

These details are yet to be approved by the vendor.

Opening Hours

We are open from at least 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm Saturdays and 10am to 2pm on Sundays (Stotfold only)

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/39457211/365664)
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/39457211/365665) - Garden
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/39457211/365670) - Lounge
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/39457211/365673) - Bathroom
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/39457211/365677)
- ![Kitchien](/listings/photos/39457211/365681) - Kitchien

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #10837602
- **Address:** 18 Newtown, HENLOW, SG16 6AJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 02/03/2015
- **Work Completed:** 10/12/2014
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #10837497
- **Address:** 18 Newtown, HENLOW, SG16 6AJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 02/03/2015
- **Work Completed:** 19/09/2014
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 NEWTOWN, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AJ | £150,000 | 28/06/2013 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 20 NEWTOWN, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AJ | £250,000 | 09/05/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 22 NEWTOWN, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AJ | £270,000 | 27/03/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 36 NEWTOWN, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AJ | £440,000 | 17/05/2024 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 7 NEWTOWN, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AJ | £450,000 | 31/10/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 12 NEWTOWN, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AJ | £1,155,000 | 31/07/2023 | Detached |
| 22 LANGFORD ROAD, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AF | £383,000 | 27/05/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 21 NEWTOWN, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AJ | £285,000 | 26/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 38 HARRIER MILL, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6BQ | £390,000 | 29/09/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 34 NEWTOWN, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AJ | £445,000 | 21/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 11 LANGFORD ROAD, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AF | £303,000 | 30/06/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £470,714 (7 sales)
**Area average:** £358,667 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £287,020 (11 Terraced, SG16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -42.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,118/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,242/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,366/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £823/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Bilberry Road, SG17 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.42 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,100/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.67% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £137,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £110,000

*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 £1,100/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 12.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £315/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 7.9%

*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:** £2,999/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:** 10.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Central Bedfordshire; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 38.2%

## 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

Floor area

55 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£150,000 Jun 2013

Price per m²

£2,999/m²

Local average

£287,020 (-42.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,838 of 33,755)

Street crime

24 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

The property in further detail comprises: -

KITCHEN 6'5 x 9'8 (1.96m x 2.95m)
Fitted with a range of eye and base level cupboard and drawer units with roll edge work surfaces, space for fridge and freezer, space and plumbing for washing machine, sink with drainer and mixer taps,. double glazed front door, double glazed window to side and rear aspect.

DINING AREA 11'7 x 7'9 (3.53m x 2.36m)
Open tread staircase to first floor, double glazed window to side aspect, radiator, coved ceiling, door to bathroom, built in cupboard, parquet flooring, door to lounge.

LOUNGE 12'0 x 11'9 (3.66m x 3.58m) Maximum
Wood laminate effect flooring, double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, coved ceiling, gas living flame effect fire.

BATHROOM 11'11 x 6'6 (3.38m x 1.98m)
Fitted with a white four piece suite comprising panelled bath with mixer taps, shower cubicle with electric shower, wash hand basin, low level WC, radiator, double glazed frosted window to rear aspect.

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

LANDING
Doors to bedrooms, loft hatch.

BEDROOM ONE 10'8 x 11'10 (3.25m x 3.61m)
Double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, built in wardrobes, stripped floorboards.

BEDROOM TWO 8' x 9'11 (2.44m x 3.02m)
Window to rear aspect, built in wardrobes, radiator, stripped floorboards.

OUTSIDE

REAR GARDEN
Paved patio area leading onto lawn area with flower beds, shed, access to front via gate, enclosed by panelled fencing, gated access from neighbouring property.

FRONT
Gravelled driveway providing parking.

DIRECTIONS
Heading North on the A1(M); turn left at junction 10 onto the A507 bypass, at the 4th roundabout turn right, proceed straight over the following roundabout into Henlow High Street, continue and take the left turning for Newtown. The property is then on the right.

AGENTS NOTE
We have not tested the apparatus, equipment, fittings or services for this property. Interested parties should therefore satisfy themselves as to the condition of any such item considered material to the purchase.

These details are a guide only and their accuracy is not guaranteed.

These details are yet to be approved by the vendor.

Opening Hours
We are open from at least 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm Saturdays and 10am to 2pm on Sundays (Stotfold only)

Listed by

Stotfold

Stephens Estate Agents

Reference: 39457211

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 24/07/2022. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: E

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 25/07/2012

Expiry date: 24/07/2022 (expired)

Est. upgrade cost to C: £33,798

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

Recommendations

Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£15 - £30)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£50)
Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)
Wind turbine (£1,500 - £4,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10837602

Property Details

Street: 18 Newtown

Town: HENLOW

Postcode: SG16 6AJ

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 02/03/2015

Work Completed: 10/12/2014

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #10837497

Property Details

Street: 18 Newtown

Town: HENLOW

Postcode: SG16 6AJ

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 02/03/2015

Work Completed: 19/09/2014

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	28/06/2013 (12 years ago)	£150,000	—

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
Same street 20 NEWTOWN, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AJ	£250,000	09/05/2025	Terraced
Same street 22 NEWTOWN, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AJ	£270,000	27/03/2025	Terraced
Same street 36 NEWTOWN, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AJ	£440,000	17/05/2024	Terraced
Same street 7 NEWTOWN, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AJ	£450,000	31/10/2023	Detached
Same street 12 NEWTOWN, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AJ	£1,155,000	31/07/2023	Detached
22 LANGFORD ROAD, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AF	£383,000	27/05/2022	Terraced
Same street 21 NEWTOWN, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AJ	£285,000	26/11/2021	Terraced
38 HARRIER MILL, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6BQ	£390,000	29/09/2021	Terraced
Same street 34 NEWTOWN, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AJ	£445,000	21/09/2021	Semi-detached
11 LANGFORD ROAD, HENLOW, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6AF	£303,000	30/06/2021	Terraced

Street average: £470,714 (7 sales)

Area average: £358,667 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -6.7%

10y growth 10.2%

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

1y (index) 2.6%

5y (index) 19.8%

10y (index) 38.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,118/mo

Realistic £1,242/mo

Optimistic £1,366/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Central Bedfordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bedford: £823/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SG16 6AJ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Capellis	0.1 miles
Shop	The Henlow Deli	0.5 miles
Bus stop	Stagecoach	0.6 miles
Bus stop	9A	0.6 miles
Train station	Arlesey	1.2 miles
Train station	Biggleswade	3.5 miles
Hospital	Biggleswade Hospital	4.6 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire	5.5 miles
Hospital	Courtenay House Surgery	6.0 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire : Putteridge Bury Campus	9.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	9
Vehicle crime	5
Violence and sexual offences	4
Public order	2
Criminal damage and arson	1
Drugs	1
Other theft	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	24

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Raynsford Church of England Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 23 Feb 2015
Henlow Church of England Academy	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 27 Oct 2019
Clifton All Saints Academy	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 1 Feb 2023
Samuel Whitbread Academy	Secondary	1.3 miles	Good — 11 Dec 2017
Langford Village Academy	Primary	1.7 miles	Good — 11 Jun 2024

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
2 Bed Flat, Bilberry Road, SG17	£1,100/mo	2	0.42 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,100/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.67%

Max investor price (0.8%) £137,500

Target investor price (1%) £110,000

Gross yield 8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 12.5×

Monthly cashflow £315/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 7.9%

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).