What kind of home is 5 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

5 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 5 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

5 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF last sold for £287,500 in August 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £230,000 in October 2010, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2010 and August 2020, 5 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF rose from £230,000 to £287,500, a change of £57,500. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

The current EPC rating for 5 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

5 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 6BF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF use?

The latest EPC at 5 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

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

Which area is 5 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF in?

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

What is crime like near 5 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

Police records around 5 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Bluewater Quay, MK42 6BF?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 Bluewater Quay, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BF

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Bluewater Quay

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

5 Bluewater Quay is a three-bedroom detached house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6BF). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 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 Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2010–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £361,000 is 25.6% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£338/sq ft) was about 51% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £287,500 in August 2020.

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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
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

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)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Oct 2010

EPC improved fromB82toC69

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Bluewater Quay, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Bluewater Quay has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£361,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£287,500

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

18 August 2020Most recent
£287,500
+25.0%over 9 years
28 October 2010
£230,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 6BF: £330,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in MK42 6BF

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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.

EPC Rating for 5 Bluewater Quay lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,639

Street avg £2,667

Strongly above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 108 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

6/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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