What kind of home is 23 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

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

When did 23 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX last change hands?

23 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX last sold for £450,000 in February 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £183,500 in March 1995, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 23 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

Across 2 sales between March 1995 and February 2012, 23 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX rose from £183,500 to £450,000, a change of £266,500. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 23 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

The current EPC rating for 23 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

23 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX has a recorded floor area of 187 m² (2,013 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX use?

The latest EPC at 23 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

23 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 23 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX in?

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

How safe is the area around 23 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

Police records around 23 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.

What schools are near 23 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

The closest primary school to 23 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 23 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

The closest bus stop to 23 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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23 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

187 m²

2013 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23 Darlow Drive

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

23 Darlow Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4AX). It has a recorded floor area of 187 m² (around 2013 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Average to Poor.

Across 1995–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £795,000 sits 76.7% above the 2012 sale of £450,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£224/sq ft) was about 19.2% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in February 2012.

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
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

GarageDouble

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from May 2011

EPC improved fromD65toC72

Low Energy Lighting

25%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Current estimate

£795,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£450,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

9 February 2012Most recent
£450,000
+145.2%over 16 years
30 March 1995
£183,500

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 23 Darlow Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,406

Street avg £3,112

Below

Floor Area

187 m²

Street avg 203 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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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MK40 4TH

4 bed2 bath

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1 Alnwick Way, Great Denham

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4 bed3 bath

£863k

1 Biddenham Turn, Biddenham

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3 bed

£895k

1 Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham

MK40 4FE

5 bed

£357k

1 Cantley Road, Great Denham

MK40 4RX

4 bed2 bath

£1m

1 Coopers Close, Biddenham

MK40 4DH

5 bed

£428k

1 Caber Walk

MK40 4TG

3 bed2 bath

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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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