What type of property is 23 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW?

23 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW is a 4-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 23 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW last change hands?

23 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW last sold for £375,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £197,000 in June 2012. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 23 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 2012 and July 2023, 23 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW rose from £197,000 to £375,000, a change of £178,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW?

The current EPC rating for 23 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in March 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW?

23 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (1,119 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 23 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW?

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

Where is 23 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW located?

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

What is crime like near 23 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW?

Police records around 23 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 23 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW?

The closest primary school to 23 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 transport links are near 23 Southern Cross, MK42 6AW?

The closest bus stop to 23 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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23 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AW

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

104 m²

1119 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23 Southern Cross

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

23 Southern Cross is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6AW). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 80), 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 window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). Other recorded features include a balcony.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£335/sq ft) was about 42.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £375,000 in July 2023.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
BalconyYes

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)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromB82toC80

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Southern Cross has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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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.

Current estimate

£369,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£375,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

6 July 2023Most recent
£375,000
+38.9%over 7 years
19 May 2016
£270,000
+37.1%over 3 years
28 June 2012
£197,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 6AW: £362,500 (2025–2022).

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.

23 Southern Cross is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,606

Street avg £3,095

Above

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

On par

Comparables

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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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