Let Semi-detached

47 WALLIS AVENUE

BEDFORD, SHORTSTOWN, BEDFORD MK42 0ZS

2 beds 1 baths 62 m² Listed 22 Dec 2025 (-166d)

£1,250 pcm

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# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for rent (MK42 0ZS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 47 WALLIS AVENUE, BEDFORD, SHORTSTOWN, BEDFORD MK42 0ZS |
| Price | £1,250 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £317,500 May 2025 |

## Description

Shortstown is a popular and well-connected area just south of Bedford, offering a welcoming community feel with convenient access to local shops, parks, schools, and everyday amenities. Its close proximity to Bedford town centre provides easy links to transport services, including mainline trains to London, while nearby road routes such as the A421 make commuting simple. With a blend of modern developments and open green spaces, Shortstown is a sought-after location for families and professionals alike.

If you move in by the 15th of January 2026, then you will have 1 week off your first months rent!

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/170523728/206767) - EPC 1

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,049/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,166/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,283/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, Bedford, MK42 | £1,060/mo | 2 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,060/mo (1 listing)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,060/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1017.6%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £924/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3059%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). 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).*

## 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

62 m²

Deprivation

Decile 4 (13,220 of 33,755)

Street crime

42 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

1 Weeks Rent Free
Available Jan 2026
x2 allocated parking
Shortstown

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

This stunning semi-detached property, offers a stylish and contemporary interior with generous living space throughout. The home features two well-proportioned bedrooms, a modern kitchen and living area, and a private rear garden. Additional highlights include off-road parking for two cars and a peaceful, well-connected location close to local amenities.

Shortstown is a popular and well-connected area just south of Bedford, offering a welcoming community feel with convenient access to local shops, parks, schools, and everyday amenities. Its close proximity to Bedford town centre provides easy links to transport services, including mainline trains to London, while nearby road routes such as the A421 make commuting simple. With a blend of modern developments and open green spaces, Shortstown is a sought-after location for families and professionals alike.

If you move in by the 15th of January 2026, then you will have 1 week off your first months rent!

Listed by

Bedford

Spicerhaart Lettings

Reference: 170523728

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Rental Range

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

Low £1,049/mo

Realistic £1,166/mo

Optimistic £1,283/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bedford.

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

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View MK42 0ZS

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Unknown	0.2 miles
Shop	Tesco Express	0.6 miles
Shop	Morrisons Daily	0.7 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire Polhill Campus	2.4 miles
Train station	Bedford St Johns	2.5 miles
Hospital	Bedford Hospital SDEC - Same Day Emergency Care	2.6 miles
Hospital	Bedford Hospital South Wing	2.6 miles
Train station	Bedford	3.2 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire	6.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	19
Anti-social behaviour	9
Other theft	5
Public order	4
Vehicle crime	2
Burglary	1
Drugs	1
Shoplifting	1
Total incidents	42

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Shortstown Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 21 Nov 2021
Cotton End Forest School	Primary	1.1 miles	Requires improvement — 19 Mar 2023
Sheerhatch Primary School	Primary	1.5 miles	Good — 24 Jan 2022
Bedford Academy	Secondary	1.6 miles	Good — 16 May 2023
King's Oak Primary School	Primary	1.6 miles	Good — 2 Mar 2022

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, Bedford, MK42	£1,060/mo	2	0.66 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,060/mo (1 listing)

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