What type of property is 2 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

2 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

2 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF last sold for £412,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £245,000 in December 2011. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF changed over time?

Across 3 sales between December 2011 and September 2024, 2 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF rose from £245,000 to £412,000, a change of £167,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

The current EPC rating for 2 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

2 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (1,292 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 6BF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

2 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF is in council tax band E.

Where is 2 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF located?

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

Is 2 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF in a safe area?

Police records around 2 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.

Which schools serve 2 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

The closest primary school to 2 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.

What transport links are near 2 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

The closest bus stop to 2 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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2 Bluewater Quay, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BF

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

120 m²

1292 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Bluewater Quay

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

2 Bluewater Quay is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6BF). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (May 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good 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 88).

At 120 m² the property is well over the postcode median (88 m² across 21 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2011–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£319/sq ft) was about 41.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £412,000 in September 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 November 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from May 2010

EPC improved fromB82toC79

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bluewater Quay, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 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.

Latest sale on 2 Bluewater Quay was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£416,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£412,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

15 September 2024Most recent
£412,000
+39.7%over 9 years
3 September 2015
£295,000
+20.4%over 3 years
16 December 2011
£245,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 6BF: £330,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in MK42 6BF

On the street

Versus other Bluewater Quay homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Bluewater Quay stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,433

Street avg £2,768

Above

Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 105 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

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

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

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Common questions

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