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1 bed flat for sale The Avenue, Bedford, MK40

Offers over

£90,000

Added on 28/09/2026

Type: Flat
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Tenure: Leasehold

Key features

Chain-free one-bedroom apartment
Lease extension to approximately 153 years upon completion
Premium for lease extension paid from the vendor's estate
Brand new sash windows recently installed
Convenient location close to amenities and transport links

About this property

Offered to the market chain free, this spacious and well-presented one-bedroom apartment occupies a convenient location close to a range of local amenities and transport links, making it an ideal purchase for first-time buyers, downsizers or investors. The accommodation is well proportioned throughout and has been enhanced by the installation of brand new sash windows, combining traditional character with improved energy efficiency and comfort. A significant benefit of the property is the lease extension, which is already in place and will be completed upon completion of the sale.

Floorplan

Council tax

Ask agent

Per year

Band A

£1,648
Band B

£1,922
Band C

£2,197
Band D

£2,472
Band E

£3,021
Band F

£3,570
Band G

£4,120
Band H

£4,943

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Bedford, 2026/27 bills run from £1,648 a year in band A to £4,943 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Bedford, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Price guide

31 comparables · within 1.7 miles

Cheaper than 90% of the 1-bed flats for sale nearby right now.

This home, £90,000 Median £135,000 · £100,000 – £160,000

Compared with 31 1-bed flats for sale within 1.7 miles, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices.

Location

The Avenue, Bedford, MK40

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £90,000

£45k £135k

Deposit10% £9,000

£0 £90k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £81,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £18,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
1, The Avenue Semi-detached	Semi-detached	May 2025	2,422 sq ft £103/sq ft	2,422 sq ft	£103	£250,000
Apartment 9, Philip Larkin House, 8 - 10, The Avenue Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Oct 2023	366 sq ft £251/sq ft	366 sq ft	£251	£92,000
Apartment 10, Philip Larkin House, 8 - 10, The Avenue Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Apr 2022	355 sq ft £276/sq ft	355 sq ft	£276	£98,000
Apartment 10, Philip Larkin House, 8 - 10, The Avenue Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Dec 2016	355 sq ft £301/sq ft	355 sq ft	£301	£107,000
Apartment 15, Philip Larkin House, 8 - 10, The Avenue Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Nov 2016	527 sq ft £262/sq ft	527 sq ft	£262	£138,000
Apartment 9, Philip Larkin House, 8 - 10, The Avenue Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Sept 2016	366 sq ft £276/sq ft	366 sq ft	£276	£101,000
3, The Avenue Semi-detached	Semi-detached	May 2015	2,228 sq ft £146/sq ft	2,228 sq ft	£146	£325,000
Apartment 5, Philip Larkin House, 8 - 10, The Avenue Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2011	366 sq ft £172/sq ft	366 sq ft	£172	£63,000