What type of property is 9 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

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

What did 9 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ sell for?

9 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ last sold for £142,500 in November 2009, around 17 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ have?

The current EPC rating for 9 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.

What is the floor area of 9 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

9 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (795 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

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

Where is 9 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ located?

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

What is crime like near 9 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

Police records around 9 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 9 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

The closest primary school to 9 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ is Lakeview School (253m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (574m).

What is the nearest station to 9 Dove Lane, MK42 6BZ?

The closest bus stop to 9 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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9 Dove Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor area

74 m²

795 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 9 Dove Lane

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

9 Dove Lane is a mid-terrace house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 795 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.

Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in November 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £243,000 sits 70.5% above the 2009 sale of £142,500.

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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.

9 Dove Lane's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

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

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Dove Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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

£243,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2009)

£142,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 November 2009Most recent
£142,500

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.

On price per m², 9 Dove Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,929

Street avg £2,346

Below

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

On par

Years Held

17 years

Street avg 12 years

On par

Comparables

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

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3 bed1 bath

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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

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