What kind of home is 8 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

8 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

8 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ last sold for £146,250 in June 2009, around 17 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. 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 8 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

8 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ use?

The latest EPC at 8 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

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

Which area is 8 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ in?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

Police records around 8 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 8 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Dove Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BZ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Dove Lane

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

8 Dove Lane is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a C (score 76), 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 roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

It hasn't traded since June 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £259,000 sits 77.1% above the 2009 sale of £146,250.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2011from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromB83toC80

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Jul 2021from Jul 2011

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 8 Dove Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£259,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2009)

£146,250

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 June 2009Most recent
£146,250

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.

On price per m², 8 Dove Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,924

Street avg £2,347

Strongly below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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3 bed2 bath

£410k

1 Jackdaw Drive, Wixams

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3 bed2 bath

£360k

1 Avocet Road, Wixams

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4 bed2 bath

£360k

1 Bittern Lane, Wixams

MK42 6AP

4 bed4 bath

£369k

1 Hummingbird Way, Wixams

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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

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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