What type of property is 5 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB?

5 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 5 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB last change hands?

5 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB last sold for £277,000 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £195,000 in January 2014, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2014 and September 2019, 5 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB rose from £195,000 to £277,000, a change of £82,000. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB?

The current EPC rating for 5 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in February 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB?

5 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 6BB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 5 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB located?

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

Is 5 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB in a safe area?

Police records around 5 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 5 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Ladybird Way, MK42 6BB?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 Ladybird Way, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BB

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Ladybird Way

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

5 Ladybird Way is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6BB). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2007-2011. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 96 m² it's 28.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (75 m² median across 12 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2014–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £333,000 is 20.2% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£268/sq ft) was about 15.4% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: September 2019 at £277,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms3

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 March 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Ladybird Way, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

5 Ladybird Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£333,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£277,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

25 September 2019Most recent
£277,000
+42.1%over 5 years
24 January 2014
£195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 6BB: £306,000 (2025–2018).

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.

5 Ladybird Way is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,885

Street avg £4,222

Strongly below

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

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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

0.1 km

Dove Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Wixams Tree Primary Academy. 6 schools nearby.

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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

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Common questions

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