What type of property is 8 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR?

8 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR is a detached house.

When did 8 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR last change hands?

8 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR last sold for £218,000 in August 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in October 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR?

8 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft). That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 6AR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR?

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

Where is 8 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR located?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR?

Police records around 8 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.

Which schools serve 8 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR?

The closest bus stop to 8 Knoll Gardens, MK42 6AR is Brooklands Avenue, 62m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Knoll Gardens, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AR

Property type

Detached

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band D

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Overview

About 8 Knoll Gardens

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

8 Knoll Gardens is a detached house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6AR). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft) and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2011) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The latest certificate is from October 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £363,000 sits 66.5% above the 2012 sale of £218,000. At 98 m² it's 19% larger than the typical home in the postcode (82 m² median across 29 EPCs). Last sold in August 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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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.

8 Knoll Gardens'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 26 Oct 2021

Current Certificate

Oct 2011

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Expired on 26 October 2021

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Knoll Gardens, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Knoll Gardens has no planning applications on record.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£363,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£218,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 August 2012Most recent
£218,000

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

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 co₂ emissions, 8 Knoll Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,224

Street avg £2,449

On par

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Below

Years Held

14 years

Street avg 10 years

Above

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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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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

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