What type of property is 2 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP?

2 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP last change hands?

2 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP last sold for £250,000 in December 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP?

The current EPC rating for 2 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in October 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP?

2 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (1,292 sq ft), around 60 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 2 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP located?

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

What is crime like near 2 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP?

Police records around 2 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 2 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP?

The closest primary school to 2 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP is Lakeview School (225m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (682m).

How well connected is 2 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP?

The closest bus stop to 2 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP is Brooklands Avenue, 142m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Bittern Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AP

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

120 m²

1292 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Bittern Lane

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

2 Bittern Lane is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6AP). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft). The latest certificate (October 2014) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 92). The latest certificate is from October 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Last sold in December 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. Today's modelled estimate of £336,000 is 34.4% above the 2014 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2

Outside

ParkingAllocated

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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.

2 Bittern Lane's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Oct 2024

Current Certificate

Oct 2014

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 8 October 2024

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bittern Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Bittern Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

2 Bittern Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£336,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£250,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 December 2014Most recent
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 6AP: £380,000 (2024–2022).

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.

Price per m²

£2,083

Street avg £2,428

On par

Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Above

Years Held

12 years

Street avg 10 years

Below

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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.

£380k

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3 bed1 bath

£352k

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MK42 6BF

3 bed3 bath

£319k

1 Brambling Gardens, Wixams

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Cadwall Drive, Wixams

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Jackdaw Drive, Wixams

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1 Bittern Lane, Wixams

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Area

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.

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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

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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