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18 Swift Way, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AU

UPRN:10033192772Detached House4 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (79)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:44:12.287501+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T17:21:14.477512+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
18 Swift Way, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AU

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£458,000
£435k - £481kHigh
Estimate
£458k
Range
£435k – £481k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,150
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,150
Yield
5.63%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

18 Swift Way earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 66/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (29/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
66/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
29/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
29/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 5Bike 58
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£458,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,150
Gross Yield5.63%
1y Growth-10.3%
3y Growth+2.2%
5y Growth+3.8%
10y Growth+4.1%
Last Sold Price£237,000 (2011-11-23)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0MK42 6AU
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01695/FUL
    Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey side extension.
    Pending
  • 26/01694/HPN
    Prior 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.
    Pending
  • 26/01592/PIP
    Permission in Principle for the erection of 1-3 dwellings and demolition of existing dwelling.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership81%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2011-11-23
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
11 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,987
Population Density-
Owner Occupied69%
Age Distribution
0-15 32%16-64 63%65+ 5%

Schools Nearby

  • Wixams Tree Primary Academy
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Wixams Academy
    0.1 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Lakeview School
    0.4 mi

    Inspected as Lakeview School (URN 135374) on 18 Oct 2022

  • Willow Grove Primary School
    0.5 mi
    -

1 of 14 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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