What kind of home is 20 Lakeside Way, MK42 6DG?

20 Lakeside Way, MK42 6DG is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 20 Lakeside Way, MK42 6DG?

20 Lakeside Way, MK42 6DG last sold for £170,000 in September 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Lakeside Way, MK42 6DG have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Lakeside Way, MK42 6DG is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Lakeside Way, MK42 6DG?

20 Lakeside Way, MK42 6DG has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Lakeside Way, MK42 6DG use?

The latest EPC at 20 Lakeside Way, MK42 6DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Lakeside Way, MK42 6DG?

20 Lakeside Way, MK42 6DG is in council tax band C.

Which area is 20 Lakeside Way, MK42 6DG in?

20 Lakeside Way, MK42 6DG sits in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Lakeside Way, MK42 6DG?

Police records around 20 Lakeside Way, MK42 6DG 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 20 Lakeside Way, MK42 6DG?

The closest primary school to 20 Lakeside Way, MK42 6DG is Lakeview School (469m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (1.0km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Lakeside Way, MK42 6DG?

The closest bus stop to 20 Lakeside Way, MK42 6DG is Wilstead Industrial Park, 274m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Lakeside Way, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6DG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Lakeside Way

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

20 Lakeside Way is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6DG). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012-2021 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £279,000 sits 64.1% above the 2013 sale of £170,000. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in September 2013.

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Valuation

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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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Energy

Energy performance

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

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Apr 2013

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Lakeside Way, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Lakeside Way 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.

20 Lakeside Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£279,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£170,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 September 2013Most recent
£170,000

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

Nearby sales in MK42 6DG

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On the street

Versus other Lakeside Way homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Lakeside Way is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,361

Street avg £2,926

Below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

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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 bed2 bath

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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

0.3 km

Wilstead Industrial Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Lakeview School. 12 schools nearby.

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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· 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

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FAQ

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