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2 Lakeside Way, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6DG

Property type
Detached
Floor ground floor
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
63 m²
678 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band B
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Overview

About 2 Lakeside Way

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

2 Lakeside Way is a two-bedroom detached house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6DG). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft) and council tax band B. At 63 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (63–93 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (December 2012) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The latest certificate is from December 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2013–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £207,000 is 11.9% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£273/sq ft) was about 15.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in October 2017. At 63 m² it's 23.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (82 m² median across 16 EPCs).

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

2 Lakeside Way's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Dec 2022

Current Certificate
Dec 2012

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy

Certificate validity

Expired on 18 December 2022

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Lakeside Way, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Lakeside Way 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate

£207,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.5% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£185,000

Growth on file: 10.5% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 October 2017Most recent

    £185,000

    +52.9%over 4 years
  2. 22 July 2013

    £121,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 6DG: £195,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Lakeside Way homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 2 Lakeside Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,937

Street avg £2,776

Above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

On par

Years Held

9 years

Street avg 6 years

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Lakeside Way

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Wilstead Industrial Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Lakeview School. 12 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 6DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK42 6DG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 6DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Lakeside Way, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6DG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.