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1 bed flat for sale Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40

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£180,000

Added on 16/09/2026

Type: Flat
Bedrooms: 1
Size: £260 per sq ft
Tenure: Leasehold

Key features

Share of freehold
Practical, well-planned layout
Sought after location
990+ years on lease
Separate kitchen and reception room
No Chain
Allocated off-street parking space
Over 691 sq ft floor plan
Loft access for storage
Separate utility area

About this property

Offered for sale with a share of freehold and an impressive 990+ years remaining on the lease, this exceptionally spacious one-bedroom flat extends to approximately 740 sq ft, providing well-proportioned accommodation in a convenient Bedford location.

The property features a bright and versatile living/dining room, offering ample space for both relaxation and entertaining. A separate fitted kitchen provides a practical area for cooking, with generous storage and worktop space. The accommodation is completed by a well-sized double bedroom and a bathroom, all arranged within a straightforward and functional layout that makes excellent use of the available space.

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 1.8 miles

Priced above 94% of the 1-bed flats for sale nearby right now.

This home, £180,000 Median £135,000 · £90,000 – £160,000

Per square foot

£260 10% under

1-bed flats nearby £291

Against sold prices

25% under

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

Compared with 31 1-bed flats for sale within 1.8 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

Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £180,000

£90k £270k

Deposit10% £18,000

£0 £180k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £162,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £36,000 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
Flat 1, 36, Lansdowne Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2026	603 sq ft £294/sq ft	603 sq ft	£294	£177,500
Flat 5, 36, Lansdowne Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Apr 2025	312 sq ft £391/sq ft	312 sq ft	£391	£122,000
6a, Lansdowne Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Nov 2024	n/a	n/a	n/a	£235,000
Flat A, Wilmshurst House, 4, Lansdowne Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jun 2024	689 sq ft £312/sq ft	689 sq ft	£312	£215,000
6c, Lansdowne Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	May 2024	n/a	n/a	n/a	£228,500
Flat C, Wilmshurst House, 4, Lansdowne Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Feb 2024	689 sq ft £308/sq ft	689 sq ft	£308	£212,500
Flat D, Wilmshurst House, 4, Lansdowne Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Sept 2023	689 sq ft £210/sq ft	689 sq ft	£210	£145,000
2, Lansdowne Road Detached	Detached	Nov 2022	1,410 sq ft £301/sq ft	1,410 sq ft	£301	£425,000