What type of property is 28 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL?

28 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 28 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL?

The current EPC rating for 28 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL is E with a score of 48 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 28 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL?

28 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4AL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 28 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL heated?

The latest EPC at 28 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 28 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL?

28 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL is in council tax band C.

Where is 28 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL located?

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

Is 28 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL in a safe area?

Police records around 28 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL show an average of 328 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 28 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL?

The closest primary school to 28 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).

How well connected is 28 Duck End Lane, MK40 4AL?

The closest bus stop to 28 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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28 Duck End Lane, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 48

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 28 Duck End Lane

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

28 Duck End Lane is a semi-detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4AL). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in August 2018 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 77), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

E48

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Aug 2018

EPC improved fromF25toE48

Main Fuel

LPGGas

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC ESolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Duck End Lane, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 Duck End Lane has no planning applications on record.

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.

28 Duck End Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£279,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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

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.

EPC Rating for 28 Duck End Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

48 (E)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 155 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

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Comparables

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

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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

328/mo

Falling 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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

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FAQ

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