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12 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
136 m²
1464 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 12 Darlow Drive

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

12 Darlow Drive is a detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4AX). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (November 2011) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The latest certificate is from November 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2008–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £660,000 sits 53.5% above the 2013 sale of £430,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£294/sq ft) was about 31.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in January 2013. At 136 m² it's 28.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (191 m² median across 17 EPCs).

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Nov 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 12 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX

1 live now
1decisions2extensions18documents10nearby
  1. Jun 2013
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Rear of property

    Two storey rear extension and new pitched roof to front dormer.

    Reference
    13/00832/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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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.

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

Current estimate

£660,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.2% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£430,000

Growth on file: 1.2% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 January 2013Most recent

    £430,000

    +6.2%over 4 years

  2. 25 February 2008

    £405,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4AX: £775,000 (2024–2021).

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.

12 Darlow Drive is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£3,162

Street avg £3,049

On par

Floor Area

136 m²

Street avg 206 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Darlow Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£678k

1 Beverley Grove

MK40 4BU

£606k

1 Bromham Road, Biddenham

MK40 4AF

4 bed
£513k

1 Argyll Heath

MK40 4TF

£512k

1 Cameron Crescent

MK40 4TH

4 bed2 bath
£863k

1 Biddenham Turn, Biddenham

MK40 4AT

3 bed
£493k

1 Aberdeen Place, Biddenham

MK40 4ZA

£895k

1 Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham

MK40 4FE

5 bed
£440k

1 Biddenham Park Way, Biddenham

MK40 4ZE

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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 road noise heatmap for MK40 4AX

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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