What type of property is 19 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

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

What did 19 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX sell for?

19 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX last sold for £600,000 in April 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £210,000 in October 1999, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 19 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 1999 and April 2014, 19 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX rose from £210,000 to £600,000, a change of £390,000. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 19 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

The current EPC rating for 19 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in November 2016. It has dropped from a C recorded in February 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 19 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

19 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX has a recorded floor area of 201 m² (2,164 sq ft), around 50 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 19 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX heated?

The latest EPC at 19 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 19 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX have?

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

What council tax band is 19 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

19 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.

Where is 19 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX located?

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

What is crime like near 19 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

Police records around 19 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 19 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

The closest primary school to 19 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 is the nearest station to 19 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

The closest bus stop to 19 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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19 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX

6 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

201 m²

2164 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 19 Darlow Drive

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

19 Darlow Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4AX). It has a recorded floor area of 201 m² (around 2164 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (November 2016) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

6 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in April 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. Across 1999–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £783,000 is 30.5% above the 2014 sale price.

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
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2016

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2016from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromC75toD68

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2016from Nov 2016

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

6 applications on record at 19 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX

6decisions5extensions32documents10nearby

Sept 2002
Conditions
Outcome in report
Erection of detached garage with pitched roof - variation of condition 4 of planning permission 01/01783/FUL to allow for part conversion to ancillary residential accommodation.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
02/01879/S73
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionSept 2009Decision
ExtensionJun 2008Decision

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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.

19 Darlow Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£783,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£600,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

28 April 2014Most recent
£600,000
+185.7%over 14 years
17 October 1999
£210,000

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

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.

19 Darlow Drive is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£2,985

Street avg £3,064

Below

Floor Area

201 m²

Street avg 202 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

7.5 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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

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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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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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Common questions

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