What kind of home is 18 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR?

18 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR is a mid-terrace house.

When did 18 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR last change hands?

18 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR last sold for £322,500 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £219,950 in June 2012. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 2012 and September 2024, 18 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR rose from £219,950 to £322,500, a change of £102,550. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in September 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR?

18 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft). That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 6AR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR use?

The latest EPC at 18 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR?

18 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR is in council tax band D.

Which area is 18 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR in?

18 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR sits in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR?

Police records around 18 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR 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 18 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR?

The closest primary school to 18 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR is Lakeview School (306m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (631m).

What is the nearest station to 18 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR?

The closest bus stop to 18 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR is Brooklands Avenue, 62m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Knoll Gardens, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AR

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 18 Knoll Gardens

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

18 Knoll Gardens is a mid-terrace house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6AR). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 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 87).

At 95 m² it's 15.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (82 m² median across 29 EPCs). Across 2012–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£315/sq ft) was about 57% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2024 at £322,500.

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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)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 January 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromB81toC76

Low Energy Lighting

12%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Knoll Gardens, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Knoll Gardens has no planning applications on record.

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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.

18 Knoll Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£346,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£322,500

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

12 September 2024Most recent
£322,500
+17.3%over 8 years
7 June 2016
£275,000
+25.0%over 3 years
20 June 2012
£219,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 6AR: £213,750 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in MK42 6AR

On the street

Versus other Knoll Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 18 Knoll Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,395

Street avg £2,400

Strongly above

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 94 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly 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.

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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

0.3 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 6AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 6AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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