What type of property is 16 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB?

16 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 16 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB?

The current EPC rating for 16 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB?

16 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 6BB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB?

16 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB is in council tax band C.

Where is 16 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB located?

16 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB sits in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 16 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB?

Police records around 16 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB 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 16 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB?

The closest primary school to 16 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB is Wixams Tree Primary Academy (303m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (421m).

How well connected is 16 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB?

The closest bus stop to 16 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB is Dove Lane, 129m away. The nearest rail option is Kempston Hardwick Rail Station, 2.8km away.

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16 Ladybird Way, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BB

EPC B

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 16 Ladybird Way

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

16 Ladybird Way is an end-of-terrace house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6BB). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2023) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 3 certificates since September 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 93).

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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.

16 Ladybird Way's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 January 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Sept 2010

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

7%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Ladybird Way, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Ladybird Way has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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.

16 Ladybird Way has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£266,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 6BB: £306,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in MK42 6BB

On the street

Versus other Ladybird Way homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 16 Ladybird Way runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

81 (B)

Street avg 82 (B)

On par

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£266k

1 Bluebird Gardens, Wixams

MK42 6AJ

£242k

1 Goldfinch Gardens, Wixams

MK42 6DH

£238k

1 Dove Lane, Wixams

MK42 6BZ

£319k

1 Brambling Gardens, Wixams

MK42 6BN

3 bed2 bath

£326k

1 Fieldfare View, Wixams

MK42 6BL

£330k

1 Greenside Close, Wixams

MK42 6DQ

3 bed1 bath

£331k

1 Dunlin Grove, Wixams

MK42 6DS

£337k

1 Firecrest Walk, Wixams

MK42 6DX

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.

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Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Dove Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Wixams Tree Primary Academy. 6 schools nearby.

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A Local Area 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 6BB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 6BB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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