What kind of home is 3 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

3 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

3 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF last sold for £356,000 in September 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £223,000 in September 2013. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

Across 3 sales between September 2013 and September 2025, 3 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF rose from £223,000 to £356,000, a change of £133,000. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

The current EPC rating for 3 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

3 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF use?

The latest EPC at 3 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF 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 3 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

3 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF is in council tax band D.

Which area is 3 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF in?

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

What is crime like near 3 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

Police records around 3 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 3 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

The closest primary school to 3 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 is the nearest station to 3 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

The closest bus stop to 3 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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3 Bluewater Quay, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BF

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Bluewater Quay

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

3 Bluewater Quay is a three-bedroom detached house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6BF). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2024) 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, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

It changed hands recently, sold September 2025 for £356,000. Across 2013–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£372/sq ft) was about 66% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

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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)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 January 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from May 2010

EPC improved fromB81toC79

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Bluewater Quay, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

3 Bluewater Quay valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£365,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£356,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

25 September 2025Most recent
£356,000
+31.9%over 7 years
19 July 2018
£270,000
+21.1%over 4 years
12 September 2013
£223,000

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.

3 Bluewater Quay outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,000

Street avg £2,725

Strongly above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.3 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

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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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