What type of property is 8 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

8 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX is a detached house.

When did 8 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX last change hands?

8 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX last sold for £785,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £750,000 in May 2022, so prices have been flat over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2022 and February 2024, 8 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX rose from £750,000 to £785,000, a change of £35,000. That works out to roughly +2.6% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX is A with a score of 95 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a C recorded in December 2021 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

8 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX has a recorded floor area of 495 m² (5,328 sq ft). That makes it about 160% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4AX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX records gas: mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 8 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX have?

The most recent planning decision at 8 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX was a refusal for an application (ref. 24/02034/AOC) in January 2025. Earlier filings include 5 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

8 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.

Where is 8 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX located?

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

Is 8 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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.

Which schools serve 8 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX

EPC A9 planning records

Property type

Detached

Floor area

495 m²

5328 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 95

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 8 Darlow Drive

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

8 Darlow Drive is a detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4AX). It has a recorded floor area of 495 m² (around 5328 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2026) returns an A (score 95), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in December 2021 the rating was C, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Very Good and roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 495 m² the property is well over the postcode median (191 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2022–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,637,000 sits 108.5% above the 2024 sale of £785,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£147/sq ft) was about 41% below the postcode norm. 9 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sale on file: £785,000 in February 2024.

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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.

8 Darlow Drive ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A95

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Dec 2021

EPC improved fromC80toA95

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

AverageVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 8 Darlow Drive was refused — worth checking the council file.

9 applications on record at 8 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX

1 live now

7decisions2extensions88documents

Flagged:Retrospective

Mar 2004
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
04/00254/FUL
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More recent applications — locked
OutbuildingMar 2026Decision
ConditionsJan 2025Decision

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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.

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

Current estimate

£1,637,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£785,000

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

23 February 2024Most recent
£785,000
+4.7%over 1 year
26 May 2022
£750,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4AX: £775,000 (2026–2021).

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.

On epc rating, 8 Darlow Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,586

Street avg £3,143

Strongly below

Floor Area

495 m²

Street avg 205 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 10 years

Below

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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

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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

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