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1 bed flat for sale Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40

Guide Price

£165,000

Added on 28/09/2026

Type: Flat
Bedrooms: 1
Tenure: Leasehold

Highlights

From the agent's description

Chain free
Off-street parking
Underfloor heating
Newly refurbished

About this property

A beautifully presented, completely refurbished one bedroom ground floor apartment offered for sale with no upper chain The property benefits from underfloor heating in the bathroom, a new kitchen and communal parking, ensuring convenience for residents.

Situated in a sought-after location, this maisonette enjoys easy access to local amenities, shops, and transport links, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a convenient lifestyle.

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

29 comparables · within 2.1 miles

Priced above 93% of the 1-bed flats for sale nearby right now.

This home, £165,000 Median £130,000 · £97,999 – £156,000

Compared with 29 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.

Location

Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £165,000

£82k £248k

Deposit10% £17,000

£0 £165k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £148,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £33,000 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
79a, Shakespeare Road Terraced	Terraced	Jun 2026	872 sq ft £298/sq ft	872 sq ft	£298	£260,000
81, Shakespeare Road Terraced	Terraced	Aug 2025	1,141 sq ft £263/sq ft	1,141 sq ft	£263	£300,000
16, Beaumont House, 69, Shakespeare Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Nov 2024	291 sq ft £361/sq ft	291 sq ft	£361	£105,000
23, Beaumont House, 69, Shakespeare Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jul 2024	377 sq ft £305/sq ft	377 sq ft	£305	£115,000
81, Shakespeare Road Terraced	Terraced	Dec 2021	1,141 sq ft £228/sq ft	1,141 sq ft	£228	£260,000
77, Shakespeare Road Terraced	Terraced	Mar 2020	872 sq ft £287/sq ft	872 sq ft	£287	£250,000
79a, Shakespeare Road Terraced	Terraced	Jan 2020	872 sq ft £275/sq ft	872 sq ft	£275	£240,000
8, Beaumont House, 69, Shakespeare Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Apr 2019	291 sq ft £232/sq ft	291 sq ft	£232	£67,500