What kind of home is 19 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW?

19 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 19 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW sell for?

19 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW last sold for £264,995 in June 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £200,000 in June 2012. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 19 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW changed over time?

Across 3 sales between June 2012 and June 2016, 19 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW rose from £200,000 to £264,995, a change of £64,995. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 19 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW?

The current EPC rating for 19 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in March 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 19 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW?

19 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (1,206 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 19 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW use?

The latest EPC at 19 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 19 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW?

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

Which area is 19 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW in?

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

Is 19 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW in a safe area?

Police records around 19 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.

What schools are near 19 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW?

The closest primary school to 19 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 19 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW?

The closest bus stop to 19 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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19 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AW

Extendable3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

112 m²

1206 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 19 Southern Cross

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

19 Southern Cross is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace 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 2007-2011 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 10 years ago, in June 2016. Across 2012–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £343,000 is 29.4% above the 2016 sale price.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromB82toC79

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19 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.

19 Southern Cross saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£343,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£264,995

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

27 June 2016Most recent
£264,995
+38.0%over 2 years
5 September 2013
£192,000
-4.0%over 1 year
28 June 2012
£200,000

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 habitable rooms, 19 Southern Cross runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,366

Street avg £3,122

Below

Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 111 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Below

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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Common questions

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