What kind of home is 11 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

11 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 11 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ last change hands?

11 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ last sold for £183,750 in November 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £141,500 in November 2009, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 11 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

Across 2 sales between November 2009 and November 2016, 11 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ rose from £141,500 to £183,750, a change of £42,250. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 11 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

The current EPC rating for 11 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 11 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

11 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 11 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ use?

The latest EPC at 11 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 11 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

11 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 11 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ in?

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

Is 11 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ in a safe area?

Police records around 11 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ 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 11 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

The closest primary school to 11 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ is Lakeview School (253m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (574m).

What transport links are near 11 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

The closest bus stop to 11 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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11 Dove Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 11 Dove Lane

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

11 Dove Lane is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2025) 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, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2009–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £262,000 is 42.6% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£231/sq ft) was about 26.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in November 2016.

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
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 3)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2011from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromB81toC80

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Sept 2025from Jul 2011

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

8%85%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Dove Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 Dove Lane 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.

11 Dove Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£262,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£183,750

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

28 November 2016Most recent
£183,750
+29.9%over 7 years
27 November 2009
£141,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 6BZ: £155,950 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in MK42 6BZ

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On the street

Versus other Dove Lane homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 11 Dove Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,483

Street avg £2,285

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Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

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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

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 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

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70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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