What kind of home is 4 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB?

4 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 4 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB?

The current EPC rating for 4 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB?

4 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 6BB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB use?

The latest EPC at 4 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB?

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

Which area is 4 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB in?

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

Is 4 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB in a safe area?

Police records around 4 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.

What schools are near 4 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB?

The closest primary school to 4 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 4 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB?

The closest bus stop to 4 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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4 Ladybird Way, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BB

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 4 Ladybird Way

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

4 Ladybird Way is a semi-detached house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6BB). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2022) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 2 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 92).

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 June 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Sept 2010

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

10%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 4 Ladybird Way, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

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

Current estimate

£293,000

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.

EPC Rating

81 (B)

Street avg 82 (B)

On par

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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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.

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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

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