What kind of home is 7 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

7 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 7 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX last change hands?

7 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX last sold for £250,000 in May 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £123,000 in May 1997, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 1997 and May 2002, 7 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX rose from £123,000 to £250,000, a change of £127,000. That works out to roughly +15.4% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

The current EPC rating for 7 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

7 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX has a recorded floor area of 258 m² (2,777 sq ft), around 52 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 37% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4AX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX use?

The latest EPC at 7 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 7 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX had any planning applications?

7 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX has 2 approved extension applications on file including two-storey rear extension and single-storey rear extension. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

7 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 7 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX in?

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

How safe is the area around 7 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

Police records around 7 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX show an average of 328 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 7 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

The closest bus stop to 7 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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7 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX

5 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

258 m²

2777 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Darlow Drive

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

7 Darlow Drive is a five-bedroom detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4AX). It has a recorded floor area of 258 m² (around 2777 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

It hasn't traded since May 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. At 258 m² the property is well over the postcode median (191 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1997–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £885,000 sits 254% above the 2002 sale of £250,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£90/sq ft) was about 64% below the postcode norm. 5 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

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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)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 March 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromD68toC74

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Multiple extension applications run across more than a decade of planning history at 7 Darlow Drive.

5 applications on record at 7 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX

5decisions2extensions43documents

Sept 2004
MixedFull
Outcome in report
Erection of a detached double garage and conversion of integral garage to additional accommodation.
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
04/01961/FUL
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionMay 2021Decision
ExtensionJul 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£885,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.4% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£250,000

Growth on file: 15.4% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

2 May 2002Most recent
£250,000
+103.3%over 4 years
18 May 1997
£123,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4AX: £785,000 (2026–2024).

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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.

On price per m², 7 Darlow Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£969

Street avg £3,191

Strongly below

Floor Area

258 m²

Street avg 219 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

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Area

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Full Bedford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

328/mo

Falling 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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