What type of property is 1 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

1 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ is a detached house.

What energy rating does 1 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. It has dropped from a B recorded in August 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

1 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft). That makes it about 28% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 6BZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

1 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ located?

1 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ sits in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

Police records around 1 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ 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 1 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ is Lakeview School (253m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (574m).

What is the nearest station to 1 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ is Dove Lane, 85m away. The nearest rail option is Kempston Hardwick Rail Station, 2.8km away.

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1 Dove Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BZ

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Dove Lane

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

1 Dove Lane is a detached house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. At 95 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (58–95 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

At 95 m² the property is well over the postcode median (72 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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 3)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 June 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2011from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromB84toC77

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Jun 2022from May 2011

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Dove Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Dove Lane has no planning applications on record.

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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.

1 Dove Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£238,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 6BZ: £183,750 (2026–2016).

Nearby sales in MK42 6BZ

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Area

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.

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Crime

424/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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 6BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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