What type of property is 14 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW?

14 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW is a semi-detached house.

When did 14 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW last change hands?

14 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW last sold for £315,000 in May 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £230,000 in November 2009. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 14 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW changed over time?

Across 3 sales between November 2009 and May 2020, 14 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW rose from £230,000 to £315,000, a change of £85,000. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW?

The current EPC rating for 14 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. It has dropped from a B recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW?

14 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (1,206 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW?

14 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW is in council tax band D.

Where is 14 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW located?

14 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW sits in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 14 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW?

Police records around 14 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW 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 14 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW?

The closest primary school to 14 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW is Wixams Tree Primary Academy (359m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (403m).

What is the nearest station to 14 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW?

The closest bus stop to 14 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW is Brooklands Avenue, 371m away. The nearest rail option is Kempston Hardwick Rail Station, 2.9km away.

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14 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AW

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

112 m²

1206 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14 Southern Cross

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

14 Southern Cross is a semi-detached house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6AW). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 2009–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £381,000 is 21% above the 2020 sale price. Last sale on file: £315,000 in May 2020.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Dec 2019

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Southern Cross 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.

14 Southern Cross changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£381,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£315,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

6 May 2020Most recent
£315,000
-4.8%
31 January 2020
£330,750
+43.8%over 10 years
27 November 2009
£230,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 6AW: £375,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in MK42 6AW

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On the street

Versus other Southern Cross homes

Four headline reads against 46 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 14 Southern Cross runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,813

Street avg £3,113

On par

Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 111 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

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Comparables

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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.

Full Bedford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Brooklands Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Wixams Tree Primary Academy. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 6AW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 6AW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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