Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
2 Bluebird Gardens, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AJ
Estimated value
£336,000
- Since the 2017 sale (£257,000)+31%
Newest record on this page: December 2019. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
75 m²
807 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£336,000
- Against its 2017 sale (£257,000)+31%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 2 Bluebird Gardens is modelled from its 75 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 6AJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
75 m² from the EPC lodged in December 2019
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2017
Recent sales in MK42 6AJ
No recent sales of other homes in the postcode
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: February 2017 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sales timeline
23 February 2017Most recent
£257,000
+9.4%over 6 years26 August 2010
£234,950
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 2 Bluebird Gardens, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AJ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 2 Bluebird Gardens
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
2 Bluebird Gardens is a detached house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (December 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).
It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 87% of similar EPCs). 9 years since the last transfer (February 2017). Across 2010–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £336,000 is 30.7% above the 2017 sale price.
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Dec 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 19 December 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Dec 2019from Dec 2009
EPC improved fromB81toC77
Hot Water
Very GoodGood
Hot water efficiency decreased
Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity
Wall insulation upgraded
Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated
Floor insulation added or improved
Low Energy Lighting
5%92%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 2 Bluebird Gardens, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 Bluebird Gardens has no planning applications on record.
1
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Bluebird Gardens homes
Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On epc rating, 2 Bluebird Gardens runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
75 (C)
Street avg 83 (B)
Floor Area
75 m²
Street avg 81 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 1.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bedford district page.
Crime
424/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Wilstead Industrial Park — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Lakeview School. 11 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Lakeview SchoolPrimary237m
- Wixams Tree Primary AcademyPrimary804m
- Wixams AcademySecondary919m
- Willow Grove Primary SchoolPrimary1.4km
Nearest stops
- Wilstead Industrial ParkBus stop335m
- Dove LaneBus stop427m
- Retirement VillageBus stop524m
- Brooklands AvenueBus stop588m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,356 reports35%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,049 reports15%
- Shoplifting807 reports12%
- Public Order518 reports8%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 6AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.4dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 2 Bluebird Gardens is modelled from its 75 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 6AJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 2 Bluebird Gardens. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 2 Bluebird Gardens was lodged in December 2019 at band C and is valid until December 2029. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 2 Bluebird Gardens. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 11 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK42 6AJ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 2 Bluebird Gardens is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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