What kind of home is 18 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

18 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 18 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF last change hands?

18 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF last sold for £148,000 in September 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £132,000 in March 2011, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2011 and September 2014, 18 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF rose from £132,000 to £148,000, a change of £16,000. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

18 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 29% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 6BF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF use?

The latest EPC at 18 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

18 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF 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 18 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF in?

18 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF sits in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 18 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

Police records around 18 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF 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 18 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

The closest primary school to 18 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF is Lakeview School (550m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (963m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 18 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

The closest bus stop to 18 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF is Wilstead Industrial Park, 147m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Bluewater Quay, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BF

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 18 Bluewater Quay

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

18 Bluewater Quay is a two-bedroom detached house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6BF). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2023) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 2 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. At 63 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 22 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 61–131 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the top.

Last changed hands 12 years ago, in September 2014. At 63 m² it's 29.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (89 m² median across 21 EPCs). Across 2011–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £212,000 is 43.2% above the 2014 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

Outside

ParkingYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

18 Bluewater Quay's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 July 2033

6 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Bluewater Quay, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Bluewater Quay 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.

Current estimate

£212,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£148,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

25 September 2014Most recent
£148,000
+12.1%over 3 years
28 March 2011
£132,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 6BF: £356,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in MK42 6BF

On the street

Versus other Bluewater Quay homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18 Bluewater Quay is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,349

Street avg £2,855

Strongly below

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 63 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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

Wilstead Industrial Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 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 6BF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 6BF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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