What type of property is 25 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN?

25 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 25 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN?

The current EPC rating for 25 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2017. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 25 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN?

25 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4AN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 25 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN heated?

The latest EPC at 25 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 25 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN?

25 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 25 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN located?

25 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN sits in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

What is crime like near 25 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN?

Police records around 25 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN 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 25 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN?

The closest primary school to 25 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN is St James' CofE Academy (418m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (1.1km).

What transport links are near 25 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN?

The closest bus stop to 25 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN is War Memorial, 175m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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25 Gold Lane, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AN

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 25 Gold Lane

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

25 Gold Lane is a semi-detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4AN). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. At 46 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 12 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–145 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (72 versus a worst of 51). The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2024from Mar 2017

EPC improved fromD68toC72

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25 Gold Lane, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

25 Gold Lane has no planning applications on record.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£141,000

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 4AN: £550,000 (2021–2006).

Nearby sales in MK40 4AN

On the street

Versus other Gold Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 25 Gold Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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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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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

0.2 km

War Memorial — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St James' CofE Academy. 14 schools nearby.

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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 4AN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 4AN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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