What kind of home is 5 Falcon Field, MK42 6DT?

5 Falcon Field, MK42 6DT is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Falcon Field, MK42 6DT?

5 Falcon Field, MK42 6DT last sold for £675,000 in February 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Falcon Field, MK42 6DT have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Falcon Field, MK42 6DT is A with a score of 97 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a B recorded in July 2016. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Falcon Field, MK42 6DT?

5 Falcon Field, MK42 6DT has a recorded floor area of 287 m² (3,089 sq ft). That makes it about 105% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 6DT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Falcon Field, MK42 6DT use?

The latest EPC at 5 Falcon Field, MK42 6DT records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 5 Falcon Field, MK42 6DT have?

5 Falcon Field, MK42 6DT has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and single-storey rear extension. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Falcon Field, MK42 6DT?

5 Falcon Field, MK42 6DT is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 5 Falcon Field, MK42 6DT in?

5 Falcon Field, MK42 6DT sits in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Falcon Field, MK42 6DT?

Police records around 5 Falcon Field, MK42 6DT 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.

What schools are near 5 Falcon Field, MK42 6DT?

The closest primary school to 5 Falcon Field, MK42 6DT is Lakeview School (351m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wixams Academy (497m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Falcon Field, MK42 6DT?

The closest bus stop to 5 Falcon Field, MK42 6DT is Dove Lane, 142m away. The nearest rail option is Kempston Hardwick Rail Station, 2.7km away.

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5 Falcon Field, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6DT

EPC A3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

287 m²

3089 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 97

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Falcon Field

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

5 Falcon Field is a detached house in Wixams, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6DT). It has a recorded floor area of 287 m² (around 3089 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2025) returns an A (score 97), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in July 2016 the rating was B, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, main heating went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 287 m² the property is well over the postcode median (140 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £893,000 is 32.3% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£219/sq ft) was about 15.4% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in February 2017.

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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.

5 Falcon Field ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

A97

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

0.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 March 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Jul 2016

EPC improved fromB85toA97

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

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21st centuryDetached HouseEPC AExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Falcon Field, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6DT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Falcon Field has 3 separate extension applications on the council record.

3 applications on record at 5 Falcon Field, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6DT

3decisions3extensions38documents1nearby

Nov 2018
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Proposed single storey rear flat roof extension with glazed lantern roof-light).
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
18/02390/LDP
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionOct 2021Decision
ExtensionJan 2019Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 4 and 8 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered and, if officers confirm that the Development can proceed, it must be completed by 30th May 2019.Decision

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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.

Latest sale on 5 Falcon Field was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£893,000

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Last sold (2017)

£675,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 February 2017Most recent
£675,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 6DT: £420,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in MK42 6DT

On the street

Versus other Falcon Field homes

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

On epc rating, 5 Falcon Field stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,352

Street avg £3,351

Below

Floor Area

287 m²

Street avg 156 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

0.2 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

9 years

Street avg 7 years

Below

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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

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Dove Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Lakeview School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 6DT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

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Common questions

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