What kind of home is 3a, Day S Lane, MK40 4AD?

3a, Day S Lane, MK40 4AD is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3a, Day S Lane, MK40 4AD?

3a, Day S Lane, MK40 4AD last sold for £445,000 in January 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £373,000 in September 2005, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3a, Day S Lane, MK40 4AD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2005 and January 2013, 3a, Day S Lane, MK40 4AD rose from £373,000 to £445,000, a change of £72,000. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3a, Day S Lane, MK40 4AD?

The current EPC rating for 3a, Day S Lane, MK40 4AD is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in August 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3a, Day S Lane, MK40 4AD?

3a, Day S Lane, MK40 4AD has a recorded floor area of 184 m² (1,981 sq ft), around 61 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 37% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4AD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3a, Day S Lane, MK40 4AD use?

The latest EPC at 3a, Day S Lane, MK40 4AD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 3a, Day S Lane, MK40 4AD had any planning applications?

3a, Day S Lane, MK40 4AD has council approval for rear extension granted in August 2010 under ref. 10/01525/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 3a, Day S Lane, MK40 4AD?

3a, Day S Lane, MK40 4AD is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 3a, Day S Lane, MK40 4AD in?

3a, Day S Lane, MK40 4AD sits in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is 3a, Day S Lane, MK40 4AD in a safe area?

Police records around 3a, Day S Lane, MK40 4AD show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (255% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3a, Day S Lane, MK40 4AD?

The closest primary school to 3a, Day S Lane, MK40 4AD is St James' CofE Academy (215m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (634m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3a, Day S Lane, MK40 4AD?

The closest bus stop to 3a, Day S Lane, MK40 4AD is Merril's Field, 165m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3a, Day S Lane, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AD

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

184 m²

1981 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3a

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

3a is a three-bedroom detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4AD). It has a recorded floor area of 184 m² (around 1981 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2012) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). The latest certificate is from August 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 184 m² the property is well over the postcode median (129 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 13 years since the last transfer (January 2013). Across 2005–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £645,000 is 44.9% above the 2013 sale price.

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
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

3a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Aug 2022

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

7.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3a, Day S Lane, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3a has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 3a, Day S Lane, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AD

2decisions1extensions12documents10nearby

Aug 2010
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Rear Conservatory
Extension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
10/01525/FUL
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Tree WorksDec 2018Decision

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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.

3a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£645,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£445,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

4 January 2013Most recent
£445,000
+19.3%over 7 years
6 September 2005
£373,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4AD: £1,100,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in MK40 4AD

On the street

Versus other Day S Lane homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 3a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,418

Street avg £3,215

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Floor Area

184 m²

Street avg 188 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.9 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Bedford report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Merril's Field — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St James' CofE Academy. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 4AD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 4AD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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