What energy rating does Flat 1, 169 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6BE have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 169 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6BE is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in July 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 1, 169 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6BE?

Flat 1, 169 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6BE has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 1, 169 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6BE use?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 169 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6BE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 1, 169 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6BE?

Flat 1, 169 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6BE 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.

Which area is Flat 1, 169 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6BE in?

Flat 1, 169 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6BE sits in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Flat 1, 169 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6BE?

Police records around Flat 1, 169 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6BE 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 Flat 1, 169 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6BE?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 169 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6BE is Lakeview School (193m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (643m).

How well connected is Flat 1, 169 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6BE?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 169 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6BE is Dove Lane, 114m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Flat 1, 169 Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BE

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a mid-terrace house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6BE). 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. At 61 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (61–79 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (77 versus a best of 88). The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (July 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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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.

Flat 1 sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2016from Jul 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

7%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2026from Sept 2016

EPC improved fromB82toC77

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 169 Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 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.

Flat 1 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£157,000

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 3 sales in MK42 6BE: £77,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in MK42 6BE

On the street

Versus other Brooklands Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Flat 1 is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

77 (C)

Street avg 84 (B)

Strongly below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.1 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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Comparables

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Nearest stop

0.1 km

Dove Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Lakeview School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 6BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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