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1 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX
This 225 square metre property in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. Records show the property last changed hands for £480,000 back in 2004.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor Area
225 m²
Council Tax
Band G
Property Features
Built 1967–1975
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
Double Garage
Off-street covered parking
Dining Room
Separate dining space
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.1 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£852,000
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Transaction history
+200.1%(7y)
£480,000Latest
Nov 2004£159,950
Apr 1998Source: HM Land Registry
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House Price Index
Bedford+3.0%
103.8
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Darlow Drive
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 16 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,133/£3,135 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than only 17% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
21 years/11 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than 83% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
71 (C)/69 (C) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 69% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
225 m²/200 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 81% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
6.1 t/year/5.8 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Around average
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
8 rooms/7 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 69% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Biddenham, Bedford
This property is located in Biddenham, a village and civil parish in the Borough of Bedford, within the MK 40 postal district.
Biddenham is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Bedford in Bedfordshire, England. The settlement lies approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Bedford town centre, close to the A428 road. It forms part of the wider Bedford urban area, providing a blend of rural village life and proximity to the town’s facilities. The locality is situated within the MK 40 postal district, indicating its inclusion in the Bedford post town. As a civil parish, Biddenham has its own local governance structure within the broader Bedfordshire county. The village’s setting offers a peaceful environment while maintaining easy access to the surrounding urban amenities. Residents benefit from the community’s rural character and the convenience of nearby transport routes and town services.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
48.5dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
40.4dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
14 months of data for Bedford
Total Crimes
95
Monthly Avg
7
Recent Trend
Rising
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual45(47%)
Other Theft12(13%)
Public Order11(12%)
Criminal Damage & Arson7(7%)
Burglary5(5%)
Vehicle Crime5(5%)
Drugs4(4%)
Bicycle Theft3(3%)
Other Crime2(2%)
Robbery1(1%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Dec 2025On or near Western Street
Public Order
Dec 2025On or near Western Street
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Chaucer Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Chaucer Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Chaucer Road
Public Order
Nov 2025On or near Western Street
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
19 within 3kmP
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
342m
4 mins
P
St James' CofE Academy
654m
8 mins
P
Westfield Primary School
669m
8 mins
S
Biddenham International School and Sports College
365m
4 mins
S
Bedford College
2.2km
27 mins
S
Bedford Free School
2.3km
28 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmBiddenham International School
Bus Stop123m
1 min
Darlow Drive
Bus Stop245m
3 mins
St Gregorys & St Josephs Sch
Bus Stop266m
3 mins
Biddenham International School
Bus Stop267m
3 mins
Day's Lane
Bus Stop316m
4 mins
Biddenham Turn
Bus Stop349m
4 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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49 points of interest nearby
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