What type of property is 2 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR?

2 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 2 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR?

2 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR last sold for £326,000 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £213,000 in July 2012, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2012 and November 2019, 2 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR rose from £213,000 to £326,000, a change of £113,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR?

The current EPC rating for 2 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR?

2 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 6AR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR?

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

Where is 2 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR located?

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

Is 2 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR 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.

Which schools serve 2 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR?

The closest primary school to 2 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR is Lakeview School (306m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (631m).

What transport links are near 2 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR?

The closest bus stop to 2 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR is Brooklands Avenue, 62m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Knoll Gardens, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AR

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Knoll Gardens

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

2 Knoll Gardens is a three-bedroom detached house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6AR). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since August 2011. 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 90). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2012–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £361,000 is 10.7% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£404/sq ft) was about 100.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2019 for £326,000.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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 3)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Oct 2011

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Knoll Gardens, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Knoll Gardens 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.

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

Current estimate

£361,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£326,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

22 November 2019Most recent
£326,000
+53.1%over 7 years
11 July 2012
£213,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 6AR: £258,750 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in MK42 6AR

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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.

2 Knoll Gardens outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,347

Street avg £2,360

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Below

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Area

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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

0.3 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

75 dB

80 dB

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