What type of property is 11 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

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

When did 11 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX last change hands?

11 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX last sold for £775,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 11 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

The current EPC rating for 11 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 11 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

11 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX has a recorded floor area of 191 m² (2,056 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 11 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX heated?

The latest EPC at 11 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 11 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

11 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX 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 11 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX located?

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

Is 11 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX in a safe area?

Police records around 11 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX 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 11 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

The closest primary school to 11 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.

How well connected is 11 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

The closest bus stop to 11 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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11 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

191 m²

2056 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 11 Darlow Drive

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

11 Darlow Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4AX). It has a recorded floor area of 191 m² (around 2056 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£377/sq ft) was about 59.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2024 for £775,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

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

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 Darlow Drive 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.

11 Darlow Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£844,000

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Last sold (2024)

£775,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 November 2024Most recent
£775,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4AX: £750,000 (2024–2019).

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.

11 Darlow Drive is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,058

Street avg £2,975

Strongly above

Floor Area

191 m²

Street avg 203 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.3 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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1 Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham

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5 bed

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1 Alnwick Way, Great Denham

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£1m

1 Coopers Close, Biddenham

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5 bed

£357k

1 Cantley Road, Great Denham

MK40 4RX

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1 Caber Walk

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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

0.1 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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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 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

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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