What type of property is 7 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS?

7 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 7 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS last change hands?

7 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS last sold for £345,000 in June 2026. Before that, it sold for £285,000 in August 2021, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 7 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS?

Across 2 sales between August 2021 and June 2026, 7 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS rose from £285,000 to £345,000, a change of £60,000. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS?

The current EPC rating for 7 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in December 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS?

7 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 6DS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS?

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

Where is 7 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS located?

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

What is crime like near 7 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS?

Police records around 7 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS 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 7 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Dunlin Grove, MK42 6DS?

The closest bus stop to 7 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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7 Dunlin Grove, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6DS

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Dunlin Grove

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

7 Dunlin Grove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6DS). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012-2021 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2026) 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, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It changed hands recently, sold June 2026 for £345,000. At 85 m² it's 16.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (73 m² median across 9 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 89% of similar EPCs). Across 2021–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£377/sq ft) was about 54.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 February 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Dunlin Grove, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Dunlin Grove has no planning applications on record.

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.

Latest sale on 7 Dunlin Grove was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£358,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£345,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

16 June 2026Most recent
£345,000
+21.1%over 4 years
10 August 2021
£285,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 6DS: £243,000 (2021–2018).

Nearby sales in MK42 6DS

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.

On price per m², 7 Dunlin Grove stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,059

Street avg £2,962

Strongly above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

0 years

Street avg 9 years

Strongly below

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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

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Crime

424/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

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Common questions

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