Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
8 Dove Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BZ
Estimated value
£264,000
- Since the 2009 sale (£146,250)+81%
- Against MK42 6BZ's recent median (£183,750)+44%
Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
76 m²
818 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£264,000
- Against its 2009 sale (£146,250)+81%
- Against MK42 6BZ's recent median (£183,750)+44%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 8 Dove Lane is modelled from its 76 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 6BZ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
76 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2021
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2009
Recent sales in MK42 6BZ
5 sales, median £183,750 (2026–2016)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: April 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.
Sales timeline
29 June 2009Most recent
£146,250
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 6BZ: £183,750 (2026–2016).
Nearby sales in MK42 6BZ
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 8 Dove Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BZ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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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 £264,000 sits 80.5% above the 2009 sale of £146,250.
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
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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
A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 27 July 2031
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 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.
1
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
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 £2,437
Floor Area
76 m²
Street avg 62 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 1.6 t/year
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.
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.
Nearest schools
- Lakeview SchoolPrimary253m
- Wixams Tree Primary AcademyPrimary456m
- Wixams AcademySecondary574m
- Willow Grove Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km
Nearest stops
- Dove LaneBus stop85m
- Brooklands AvenueBus stop320m
- Wilstead Industrial ParkBus stop423m
- B+M Distribution CentreBus stop700m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,356 reports35%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,049 reports15%
- Shoplifting807 reports12%
- Public Order518 reports8%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.4dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 8 Dove Lane is modelled from its 76 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK42 6BZ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 8 Dove Lane. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 8 Dove Lane was lodged in July 2021 at band C and is valid until July 2031. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 8 Dove Lane. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 7 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK42 6BZ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 8 Dove Lane is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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