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

EPC B
Property type
Detached
Floor area
284 m²
3057 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 89
Overview

About 26a

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

26a is a detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4AL). It has a recorded floor area of 284 m² (around 3057 sq ft). The latest certificate (June 2016) returns a high B (score 89), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 93).

At 284 m² the property is well over the postcode median (93 m² across 9 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. 10 years since the last transfer (July 2016). Today's modelled estimate of £1,111,000 is 16.9% above the 2016 sale price.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

26a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
B89
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
—
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Planning

Planning history

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

26a has no planning applications on record.

10

But the area is active

10 notable applications 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.

26a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,111,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£950,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 July 2016Most recent

    £950,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4AL: £421,000 (2025–2020).

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.

26a is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£3,345

Street avg £4,603

Strongly below

Floor Area

284 m²

Street avg 132 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

10 years

Street avg 4 years

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£1m

1 Coopers Close, Biddenham

MK40 4DH

5 bed
£895k

1 Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham

MK40 4FE

5 bed
£863k

1 Biddenham Turn, Biddenham

MK40 4AT

3 bed
£678k

1 Beverley Grove

MK40 4BU

£606k

1 Bromham Road, Biddenham

MK40 4AF

4 bed
£513k

1 Argyll Heath

MK40 4TF

£512k

1 Cameron Crescent

MK40 4TH

4 bed2 bath
£493k

1 Aberdeen Place, Biddenham

MK40 4ZA

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.
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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for MK40 4AL

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
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 26a, Duck End Lane, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.