What type of property is 27 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX?

27 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX is a detached house.

What did 27 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX sell for?

27 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX last sold for £160,000 in December 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £150,000 in June 2012, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 27 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2012 and December 2013, 27 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX rose from £150,000 to £160,000, a change of £10,000. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 27 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX have?

The current EPC rating for 27 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 27 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX?

27 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft). That makes it about 43% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 6AX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 27 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX heated?

The latest EPC at 27 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 27 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX?

27 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 27 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX located?

27 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX sits in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

Is 27 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX in a safe area?

Police records around 27 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX 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 27 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX?

The closest primary school to 27 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX is Lakeview School (339m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (904m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 27 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX?

The closest bus stop to 27 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX is Wilstead Industrial Park, 220m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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27 Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AX

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 27 Brooklands Avenue

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

27 Brooklands Avenue is a detached house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6AX). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

At 61 m² it sits well below the postcode median (106 m² across 41 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sold in December 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. Across 2012–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £201,000 is 25.6% above the 2013 sale price.

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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.

27 Brooklands Avenue's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 June 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Jun 2012

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27 Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

27 Brooklands Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

27 Brooklands Avenue changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£201,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2013)

£160,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

10 December 2013Most recent
£160,000
+6.7%over 1 year
21 June 2012
£150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 6AX: £327,500 (2025–2024).

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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

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Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Wilstead Industrial Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Lakeview School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 6AX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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