Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
8 Dove Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BZ
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 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
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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.
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But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
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
See how we calculated this£264,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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: £183,750 (2026–2016).
Nearby sales in MK42 6BZ
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
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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.
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 4Common questions
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