What type of property is 7 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN?

7 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN is a detached house.

When did 7 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN last change hands?

7 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN last sold for £740,000 in August 2025. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN?

The current EPC rating for 7 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN?

7 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (1,442 sq ft). That makes it about 173% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4AN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN?

7 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 7 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN located?

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

What is crime like near 7 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN?

Police records around 7 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN 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 7 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN?

The closest primary school to 7 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 is the nearest station to 7 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN?

The closest bus stop to 7 Gold Lane, MK40 4AN is War Memorial, 175m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Gold Lane, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AN

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

134 m²

1442 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Gold Lane

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

7 Gold Lane is a detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4AN). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 2-band jump.

At 134 m² the property is well over the postcode median (49 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. It changed hands recently, sold August 2025 for £740,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£513/sq ft) was about 138.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

7 Gold Lane sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 April 2035

8 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Gold Lane, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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.

Latest sale on 7 Gold Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£722,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£740,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 August 2025Most recent
£740,000

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 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 7 Gold Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,522

Street avg £3,744

Strongly above

Floor Area

134 m²

Street avg 121 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.8 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Strongly below

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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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5 bed

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5 bed

£514k

1 Argyll Heath

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1 Cameron Crescent

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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

0.2 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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