What kind of home is 1 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

1 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

1 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX last sold for £850,000 in February 2026. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £159,950 in April 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 1998 and February 2026, 1 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX rose from £159,950 to £850,000, a change of £690,050. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

The current EPC rating for 1 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

1 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX has a recorded floor area of 225 m² (2,422 sq ft), around 56 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4AX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX use?

The latest EPC at 1 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

1 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

1 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX in?

1 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX sits in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is 1 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX 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.

What schools are near 1 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

The closest primary school to 1 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX is St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (342m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (365m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

The closest bus stop to 1 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX is Biddenham International School, 123m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX

3 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

225 m²

2422 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Darlow Drive

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

1 Darlow Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4AX). It has a recorded floor area of 225 m² (around 2422 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 71).

Most recent transfer was February 2026 at £850,000 — fresh data. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 225 m² it's 17.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (191 m² median across 17 EPCs). Across 1998–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£351/sq ft) was about 48.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

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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.

1 Darlow Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 August 2034

7 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Darlow Drive has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

3 applications on record at 1 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX

3decisions3extensions26documents

Mar 2006
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
First floor side extension.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
06/00131/FUL
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionApr 2010Decision
ExtensionOct 2006Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 1 Darlow Drive has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£828,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£850,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

18 February 2026Most recent
£850,000
+77.1%over 21 years
5 November 2004
£480,000
+200.1%over 6 years
5 April 1998
£159,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4AX: £775,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in MK40 4AX

On the street

Versus other Darlow Drive homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1 Darlow Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,778

Street avg £2,975

Strongly above

Floor Area

225 m²

Street avg 222 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Bedford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

328/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Biddenham International School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 4AX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 4AX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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