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 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.

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

Estimated value

£380,000

Since the 2012 sale (£248,500)+53%
Against MK42 6AP's recent median (£380,000)0%

Newest record on this page: September 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

122 m²

1313 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£380,000

Against its 2012 sale (£248,500)+53%
Against MK42 6AP's recent median (£380,000)0%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 5 Bittern Lane is modelled from its 122 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 6AP. 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
122 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2023
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2012
Recent sales in MK42 6AP
5 sales, median £380,000 (2024–2022)

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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

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

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

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 5 Bittern Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AP. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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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 £380,000 sits 52.9% 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.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

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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)

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 February 2033

6 years remaining

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.

But the area is active

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

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 co₂ emissions, 5 Bittern Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,037

Street avg £2,431

Below

Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 125 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly below

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.

Nearest schools

Lakeview SchoolPrimary225m
Wixams Tree Primary AcademyPrimary567m
Wixams AcademySecondary682m
Willow Grove Primary SchoolPrimary1.3km

Nearest stops

Brooklands AvenueBus stop142m
Dove LaneBus stop190m
Wilstead Industrial ParkBus stop637m
Duck End LaneBus stop745m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences2,356 reports35%
Anti-social Behaviour1,049 reports15%
Shoplifting807 reports12%
Public Order518 reports8%

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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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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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Method

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.

Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 5 Bittern Lane is modelled from its 122 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 6AP. 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. 1 sale is recorded for 5 Bittern Lane. 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 5 Bittern Lane was lodged in February 2023 at band C and is valid until February 2033. 2 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 5 Bittern Lane. 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 7 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK42 6AP, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 5 Bittern Lane is in council tax band E. 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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