What type of property is 9 Avocet Road, MK42 6DL?

9 Avocet Road, MK42 6DL is a semi-detached house.

When did 9 Avocet Road, MK42 6DL last change hands?

9 Avocet Road, MK42 6DL last sold for £175,000 in December 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £160,000 in December 2014. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 9 Avocet Road, MK42 6DL?

Across 3 sales between December 2014 and December 2020, 9 Avocet Road, MK42 6DL rose from £160,000 to £175,000, a change of £15,000. That works out to roughly +1.5% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Avocet Road, MK42 6DL have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Avocet Road, MK42 6DL is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Avocet Road, MK42 6DL?

9 Avocet Road, MK42 6DL has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft). That makes it about 46% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 6DL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Avocet Road, MK42 6DL heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Avocet Road, MK42 6DL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 9 Avocet Road, MK42 6DL located?

9 Avocet Road, MK42 6DL sits in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 9 Avocet Road, MK42 6DL?

Police records around 9 Avocet Road, MK42 6DL show an average of 424 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 9 Avocet Road, MK42 6DL?

The closest primary school to 9 Avocet Road, MK42 6DL is Wixams Tree Primary Academy (243m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (357m).

What is the nearest station to 9 Avocet Road, MK42 6DL?

The closest bus stop to 9 Avocet Road, MK42 6DL is Dove Lane, 207m away. The nearest rail option is Kempston Hardwick Rail Station, 2.8km away.

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9 Avocet Road, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6DL

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 Avocet Road

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

9 Avocet Road is a semi-detached house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6DL). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2003-2006. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 62 m² it sits well below the postcode median (114 m² across 32 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2014–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £205,000 is 17.1% above the 2020 sale price. Sold December 2020 for £175,000.

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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 Avocet Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 April 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Avocet Road, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Avocet Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

9 Avocet Road changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.5% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£175,000

Growth on file: 1.5% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

23 December 2020Most recent
£175,000
-7.9%over 10 months
28 February 2020
£190,000
+18.8%over 5 years
19 December 2014
£160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 6DL: £325,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in MK42 6DL

On the street

Versus other Avocet Road homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

9 Avocet Road is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,823

Street avg £3,594

Strongly below

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Below

Years Held

6 years

Street avg 3 years

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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.

Full Bedford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Dove Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Wixams Tree Primary Academy. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 6DL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 6DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

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