What kind of home is 2 Bluebird Gardens, MK42 6AJ?

2 Bluebird Gardens, MK42 6AJ is a detached house.

What did 2 Bluebird Gardens, MK42 6AJ sell for?

2 Bluebird Gardens, MK42 6AJ last sold for £257,000 in February 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £234,950 in August 2010, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Bluebird Gardens, MK42 6AJ?

Across 2 sales between August 2010 and February 2017, 2 Bluebird Gardens, MK42 6AJ rose from £234,950 to £257,000, a change of £22,050. That works out to roughly +1.4% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Bluebird Gardens, MK42 6AJ have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Bluebird Gardens, MK42 6AJ is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. It has dropped from a B recorded in December 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Bluebird Gardens, MK42 6AJ?

2 Bluebird Gardens, MK42 6AJ has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Bluebird Gardens, MK42 6AJ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Bluebird Gardens, MK42 6AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Bluebird Gardens, MK42 6AJ?

2 Bluebird Gardens, MK42 6AJ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Bluebird Gardens, MK42 6AJ in?

2 Bluebird Gardens, MK42 6AJ sits in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 2 Bluebird Gardens, MK42 6AJ in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Bluebird Gardens, MK42 6AJ show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Bluebird Gardens, MK42 6AJ?

The closest primary school to 2 Bluebird Gardens, MK42 6AJ is Lakeview School (237m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (919m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Bluebird Gardens, MK42 6AJ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Bluebird Gardens, MK42 6AJ is Wilstead Industrial Park, 335m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Bluebird Gardens, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AJ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

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 £349,000 is 35.8% above the 2017 sale price.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Energy

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

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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

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.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£349,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.4% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£257,000

Growth on file: 1.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

23 February 2017Most recent
£257,000
+9.4%over 6 years
26 August 2010
£234,950

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On the street

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)

Strongly below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

6/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.

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Noise

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

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 6AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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