What type of property is 26 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL?

26 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 26 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL last change hands?

26 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL last sold for £325,000 in August 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 26 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL?

The current EPC rating for 26 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in October 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL?

26 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 26 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL heated?

The latest EPC at 26 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 26 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL?

26 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in June 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 26 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL?

26 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL is in council tax band D.

Where is 26 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL located?

26 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL sits in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

What is crime like near 26 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL?

Police records around 26 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL 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.

Which schools serve 26 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL?

The closest primary school to 26 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL is St James' CofE Academy (531m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (1.3km).

What transport links are near 26 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL?

The closest bus stop to 26 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL is Gold Lane, 255m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26 Duck End Lane, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AL

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 26 Duck End Lane

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

26 Duck End Lane is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4AL). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 107), a 3-band jump.

One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2023. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £384,000 is 18.2% above the 2020 sale price. Last sale on file: £325,000 in August 2020.

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
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

GarageYes

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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.

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

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Duck End Lane, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 26 Duck End Lane, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AL

1decisions1extensions9documents10nearby

Jun 2023
Loft ConversionOutline
Outcome in report
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Proposed Loft Conversion)
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
23/00937/LDP
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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£384,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£325,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 August 2020Most recent
£325,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4AL: £421,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in MK40 4AL

On the street

Versus other Duck End Lane homes

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

Price per m² for 26 Duck End Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,495

Street avg £4,573

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Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 154 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

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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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1 Barbel Gardens, Biddenham

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£364k

1 Archer Street, Great Denham

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3 bed2 bath

£356k

1 Alwin Court, Great Denham

MK40 4SP

3 bed2 bath

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1 Caber Walk

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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

0.3 km

Gold Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St James' CofE Academy. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 4AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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