What kind of home is 1 Heron Gardens, MK42 6BY?

1 Heron Gardens, MK42 6BY is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 1 Heron Gardens, MK42 6BY sell for?

1 Heron Gardens, MK42 6BY last sold for £435,000 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £249,950 in June 2009, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Heron Gardens, MK42 6BY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2009 and April 2025, 1 Heron Gardens, MK42 6BY rose from £249,950 to £435,000, a change of £185,050. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Heron Gardens, MK42 6BY?

The current EPC rating for 1 Heron Gardens, MK42 6BY is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has dropped from a B recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Heron Gardens, MK42 6BY?

1 Heron Gardens, MK42 6BY has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (1,238 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Heron Gardens, MK42 6BY use?

The latest EPC at 1 Heron Gardens, MK42 6BY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Heron Gardens, MK42 6BY?

1 Heron Gardens, MK42 6BY is in council tax band E.

Which area is 1 Heron Gardens, MK42 6BY in?

1 Heron Gardens, MK42 6BY sits in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Heron Gardens, MK42 6BY?

Police records around 1 Heron Gardens, MK42 6BY 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 1 Heron Gardens, MK42 6BY?

The closest primary school to 1 Heron Gardens, MK42 6BY is Lakeview School (290m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (529m).

What transport links are near 1 Heron Gardens, MK42 6BY?

The closest bus stop to 1 Heron Gardens, MK42 6BY is Dove Lane, 54m away. The nearest rail option is Kempston Hardwick Rail Station, 2.8km away.

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1 Heron Gardens, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BY

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

115 m²

1238 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Heron Gardens

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

1 Heron Gardens is a four-bedroom detached house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6BY). It has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (around 1238 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

A recent sale: £435,000 in April 2025. Across 2009–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£351/sq ft) was about 30.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
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 3)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2011from Jun 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Sept 2022from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromB81toC77

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Heron Gardens, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Heron Gardens has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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1 Heron Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£427,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£435,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

24 April 2025Most recent
£435,000
+74.0%over 15 years
29 June 2009
£249,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 6BY: £307,500 (2024–2009).

Nearby sales in MK42 6BY

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Area

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Dove Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Lakeview School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 6BY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 6BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

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