What kind of home is 13 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

13 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, on a corner plot.

When did 13 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ last change hands?

13 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ last sold for £153,750 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £124,687 in November 2009. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 13 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 2009 and March 2016, 13 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ rose from £124,687 to £153,750, a change of £29,063. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 13 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ have?

The current EPC rating for 13 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in July 2011. It has dropped from a B recorded in August 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

13 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (621 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 24% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 6BZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 13 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ use?

The latest EPC at 13 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 13 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

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

Which area is 13 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ in?

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

Is 13 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ in a safe area?

Police records around 13 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 13 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

The closest primary school to 13 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ is Lakeview School (253m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (574m).

How well connected is 13 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

The closest bus stop to 13 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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13 Dove Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BZ

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

58 m²

621 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 13 Dove Lane

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

13 Dove Lane is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 621 sq ft) and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2011) shows a C (score 79), 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. The latest certificate is from July 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 2009–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £224,000 is 45.7% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£248/sq ft) was about 37% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (March 2016). At 58 m² it's 21.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (74 m² median across 10 EPCs).

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

DrivewayYes
Corner plotYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

13 Dove Lane's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Jul 2021

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2011

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Dove Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 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.

13 Dove Lane changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£224,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£153,750

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

11 March 2016Most recent
£153,750
+7.9%over 1 year
14 November 2014
£142,500
+14.3%over 4 years
27 November 2009
£124,687

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 6BZ: £180,000 (2024–2012).

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.

13 Dove Lane outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,666

Street avg £2,265

Strongly above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

10 years

Street avg 13 years

Below

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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 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

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