What kind of home is 5 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP?

5 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 5 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP?

5 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP last sold for £248,500 in May 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP?

The current EPC rating for 5 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP?

5 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (1,313 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP use?

The latest EPC at 5 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP?

5 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP is in council tax band E.

Which area is 5 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP in?

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

Is 5 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP 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 5 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP?

The closest bus stop to 5 Bittern Lane, MK42 6AP is Brooklands Avenue, 142m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Bittern Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

122 m²

1313 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Bittern Lane

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

5 Bittern Lane is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6AP). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 74). Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £384,000 sits 54.5% above the 2012 sale of £248,500. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 81% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 14 years ago, in May 2012.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

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)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromB81toC74

Low Energy Lighting

12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Bittern Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Bittern Lane 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.

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

Current estimate

£384,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£248,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 May 2012Most recent
£248,500

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

Nearby sales in MK42 6AP

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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.

On epc rating, 5 Bittern Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,037

Street avg £2,428

Below

Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 125 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

14 years

Street avg 10 years

Strongly above

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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1 Bittern Lane, Wixams

MK42 6AP

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1 Heron Gardens, Wixams

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4 bed3 bath

£466k

1 Blackbird Close, Wixams

MK42 6FH

4 bed3 bath

£467k

1 Bellflower Road, Wixams

MK42 6GD

4 bed1 bath

£382k

1 Cadwall Drive, Wixams

MK42 6EE

3 bed2 bath

£410k

1 Jackdaw Drive, Wixams

MK42 6EF

3 bed2 bath

£349k

1 Bluewater Quay, Wixams

MK42 6BF

3 bed3 bath

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

6/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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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