Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
Flat 6, 88 Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BU
Property type
Detached
Floor top floor
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
64 m²
689 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band B
About Flat 6
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
Flat 6 is a two-bedroom detached house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6BU). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft) and council tax band B. At 64 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (64–64 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 (79 versus a best of 81). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (June 2013) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The latest certificate is from June 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Across 2013–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £218,000 is 17.9% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£268/sq ft) was about 25.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in May 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years.
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
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- LiftYes
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Flat 6's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Jun 2023
Current Certificate
Jun 2013EPC Rating
A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy
—
Certificate validity
Expired on 19 June 2023
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against Flat 6, 88 Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Flat 6 has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Flat 6 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£218,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 5 years.
Last sold (2018)
£184,950
Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 5 years.
Sales timeline
30 May 2018Most recent
£184,950
+37.0%over 4 years21 October 2013
£135,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 6BU: £180,000 (2023–2015).
Nearby sales in MK42 6BU
Flat 1, 88 Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BU
Sold Feb 2023
£215,000Flat 4, 88 Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BU
Sold Feb 2019
£185,000Flat 5, 88 Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BU
Sold Oct 2016
£169,000Flat 2, 88 Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BU
Sold Nov 2013
£135,000Flat 3, 88 Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BU
Sold Sept 2013
£135,000
Versus other Brooklands Avenue homes
Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Flat 6 is notably below the street on epc rating.
Price per m²
£2,890
Street avg £2,622
Floor Area
64 m²
Street avg 64 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 1.4 t/year
Years Held
8 years
Street avg 9 years
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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.
Crime
424/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Wilstead Industrial Park — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Lakeview School. 11 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 6BU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.3dB
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70 dB
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80 dB
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