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21 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AW

3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
112 m²
1206 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 21 Southern Cross

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

21 Southern Cross is a mid-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 (September 2022) 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 Very 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 89).

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 2012–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £329,000 is 25.1% above the 2018 sale price. Last sale on file: £263,000 in November 2018.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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)
Sept 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Mar 2011
EPC improved fromB84toC79
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 21 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 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.

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

Current estimate

£329,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£263,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 November 2018Most recent

    £263,000

    -7.7%

  2. 30 July 2018

    £285,000

    +45.4%over 6 years

  3. 28 June 2012

    £196,000

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

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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, 21 Southern Cross runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,348

Street avg £3,123

Strongly below

Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 111 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Below
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£331k

1 Fieldfare View, Wixams

MK42 6BL

£326k

1 Brambling Gardens, Wixams

MK42 6BN

3 bed2 bath
£322k

1 Greenside Close, Wixams

MK42 6DQ

3 bed1 bath
£349k

1 Bluewater Quay, Wixams

MK42 6BF

3 bed3 bath
£350k

1 Dunnock Drive, Wixams

MK42 6FQ

£307k

1 Dunlin Grove, Wixams

MK42 6DS

£306k

1 Firecrest Walk, Wixams

MK42 6DX

£360k

1 Avocet Road, Wixams

MK42 6DL

4 bed2 bath
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.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 6AW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK42 6AW

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 21 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.