What type of property is 3 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS?

3 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

What was the last sold price for 3 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS?

3 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS last sold for £185,000 in December 2014, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS?

The current EPC rating for 3 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in December 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS?

3 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS?

3 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS is in council tax band C.

Where is 3 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS located?

3 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS sits in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS?

Police records around 3 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS 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 3 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS?

The closest primary school to 3 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS is Wixams Tree Primary Academy (334m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (453m).

What transport links are near 3 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS?

The closest bus stop to 3 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS is Dove Lane, 95m away. The nearest rail option is Kempston Hardwick Rail Station, 2.8km away.

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3 Dunlin Grove, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6DS

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Dunlin Grove

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

3 Dunlin Grove is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6DS). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (December 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot.

Today's modelled estimate of £290,000 sits 56.8% above the 2014 sale of £185,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 89% of similar EPCs). On the market in December 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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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

Outside

ParkingYes
Corner plotYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Dec 2014

EPC improved fromB83toC78

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Dunlin Grove, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Dunlin Grove has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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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.

Current estimate

£290,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£185,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 December 2014Most recent
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 6DS: £245,250 (2021–2018).

Nearby sales in MK42 6DS

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On the street

Versus other Dunlin Grove homes

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

3 Dunlin Grove is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,534

Street avg £3,053

Strongly below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

11 years

Street avg 9 years

Strongly above

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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1 Brambling Gardens, Wixams

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3 bed2 bath

£349k

1 Bluewater Quay, Wixams

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3 bed3 bath

£382k

1 Cadwall Drive, Wixams

MK42 6EE

3 bed2 bath

£410k

1 Jackdaw Drive, Wixams

MK42 6EF

3 bed2 bath

£360k

1 Avocet Road, Wixams

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4 bed2 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

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 6DS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 6DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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