What is the council tax band for 5 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

5 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.

Which area is 5 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX in?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

Police records around 5 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 5 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 5 Darlow Drive

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

5 Darlow Drive is a property in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4AX). It has council tax band F.

Energy

Energy performance

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

No EPC on record

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

No planning applications are recorded against 5 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX. The full report also covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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

Nearby sales in MK40 4AX

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.

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

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80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

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