What type of property is 11 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP?

11 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP is a semi-detached house.

When did 11 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP last change hands?

11 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP last sold for £380,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £249,950 in March 2011. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 11 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between March 2011 and August 2023, 11 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP rose from £249,950 to £380,000, a change of £130,050. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 11 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP?

The current EPC rating for 11 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has dropped from a B recorded in March 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 11 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP?

11 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (1,281 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 11 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP heated?

The latest EPC at 11 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 11 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP?

11 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP is in council tax band D.

Where is 11 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP located?

11 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP sits in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 11 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP?

Police records around 11 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP show an average of 424 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 11 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP?

The closest primary school to 11 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP is Lakeview School (225m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (682m).

What transport links are near 11 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP?

The closest bus stop to 11 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP is Brooklands Avenue, 142m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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11 Bittern Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AP

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

119 m²

1281 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 11 Bittern Lane

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

11 Bittern Lane is a semi-detached house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6AP). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Most recent transfer: August 2023 at £380,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 81% of similar EPCs). Across 2011–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£297/sq ft) was about 51% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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 2)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 November 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromB83toC80

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Bittern Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 Bittern Lane has no planning applications on record.

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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.

11 Bittern Lane changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£387,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£380,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

17 August 2023Most recent
£380,000
-1.3%
29 June 2023
£385,000
+24.2%over 2 years
27 June 2021
£310,000
+24.0%over 10 years
25 March 2011
£249,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 6AP: £305,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in MK42 6AP

On the street

Versus other Bittern Lane homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 11 Bittern Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,193

Street avg £2,359

Strongly above

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

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Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Brooklands Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Lakeview School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 6AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 6AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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Common questions

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