What type of property is 49 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX?

49 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 49 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX sell for?

49 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX last sold for £272,000 in February 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £220,000 in November 2012, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 49 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2012 and February 2020, 49 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX rose from £220,000 to £272,000, a change of £52,000. That works out to roughly +3% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 49 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX have?

The current EPC rating for 49 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in August 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 49 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX?

49 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (1,152 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 49 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX heated?

The latest EPC at 49 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 49 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX?

49 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX is in council tax band D.

Where is 49 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX located?

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

What is crime like near 49 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX?

Police records around 49 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX 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 49 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX?

The closest primary school to 49 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.

What transport links are near 49 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6AX?

The closest bus stop to 49 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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49 Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AX

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

107 m²

1152 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 49 Brooklands Avenue

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

49 Brooklands Avenue is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6AX). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2012–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £328,000 is 20.6% above the 2020 sale price. Sold February 2020 for £272,000.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageEn bloc

Building

RefurbishedYes

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)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromB82toC80

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

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

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 49 Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

49 Brooklands Avenue 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£328,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£272,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

20 February 2020Most recent
£272,000
+23.6%over 7 years
23 November 2012
£220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 6AX: £320,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in MK42 6AX

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Versus other Brooklands Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 39 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,542

Street avg £2,785

On par

Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 101 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Below

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Area

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Crime

6/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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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