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1 bed flat for sale Tennyson Road, Bedford, MK40

Offers in excess of

£190,000

Reduced on 04/10/2026

Type: Flat
Bedrooms: 1
Size: £417 per sq ft
Tenure: Leasehold

Key features

Ground Floor Flat
No Chain
999 Years on lease
Contemporary Fitted Kitchen
Allocated Parking To The Rear Of The Property
One Double Bedroom
Ideal for first-time buyers
Attractive investment opportunity
Highly desirable area

About this property

This one-bedroom flat is offered for sale with tenants in situ, presenting an excellent investment opportunity with immediate rental income. The property is well-maintained and in good condition throughout.

The accommodation comprises a reception room, kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom, providing a practical and functional layout. The property further benefits from a long lease of approximately 999 years, offering additional security and peace of mind for prospective investors.

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.

Property timeline

Reduced

October 2026 £190,000

Was £200,000
Listed

September 2026 £200,000

1 bed · this listing

Past sales can't be shown: the agent hasn't given the flat number.

Price guide

37 comparables · within 2.1 miles

Priced above 97% of the 1-bed flats for sale nearby right now.

This home, £190,000 Median £136,000 · £90,000 – £168,000

Per square foot

£417 43% over

1-bed flats nearby £291

Against sold prices

20% over

MK40 sold median £346 / sq ft, 1,003 sales

Compared with 37 1-bed flats for sale within 2.1 miles, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices. Sold prices are HM Land Registry sales in MK40 over the last 24 months, per square foot of EPC floor area. All sold £/sq ft in MK40 →

Location

Tennyson Road, Bedford, MK40

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £190,000

£95k £285k

Deposit10% £19,000

£0 £190k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £171,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £38,000 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
9, Lincoln Court, Tennyson Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Aug 2023	463 sq ft £398/sq ft	463 sq ft	£398	£184,000
3, Lincoln Court, Tennyson Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Aug 2021	484 sq ft £372/sq ft	484 sq ft	£372	£180,000
10, Lincoln Court, Tennyson Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Dec 2019	463 sq ft £337/sq ft	463 sq ft	£337	£156,000
6, Lincoln Court, Tennyson Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jul 2019	506 sq ft £346/sq ft	506 sq ft	£346	£175,000
1, Lincoln Court, Tennyson Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2018	431 sq ft £387/sq ft	431 sq ft	£387	£166,500
3, Lincoln Court, Tennyson Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2017	484 sq ft £376/sq ft	484 sq ft	£376	£182,000
10, Lincoln Court, Tennyson Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2015	463 sq ft £292/sq ft	463 sq ft	£292	£135,000
5, Lincoln Court, Tennyson Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jun 2009	n/a	n/a	n/a	£108,400