What type of property is 5 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

5 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

5 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ last sold for £126,500 in March 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £127,500 in November 2009, so prices have been flat over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

Across 2 sales between November 2009 and March 2012, 5 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ fell from £127,500 to £126,500, a change of £1,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ is B with a score of 82 out of 100, lodged in February 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

5 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 6BZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

5 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 5 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ located?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

Police records around 5 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.

Which schools serve 5 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 Dove Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BZ

EPC B

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 82

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 5 Dove Lane

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

5 Dove Lane is a mid-terrace house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft) and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2011) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 2 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The latest certificate is from February 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £212,000 sits 67.6% above the 2012 sale of £126,500. On the market in March 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

5 Dove Lane ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Feb 2021

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2011

EPC Rating

B82

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Dove Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

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

Current estimate

£212,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.3% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£126,500

Growth on file: -0.3% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

23 March 2012Most recent
£126,500
-0.8%over 2 years
6 November 2009
£127,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 6BZ: £180,000 (2024–2016).

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.

5 Dove Lane outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,946

Street avg £2,344

On par

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 63 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Below

Years Held

14 years

Street avg 12 years

On par

Comparables

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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

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

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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