# 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 |
| Floor area | 62 m² |
| Last sold | £317,500 May 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Current heating cost:** £245/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500

### Recommendations
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2149-3004-2304-2715-0200)

## 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!

## Property Photos

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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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £20/m²

## 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)