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8 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX

EPC A9 planning records

Estimated value

£1,637,000

  • Since the 2024 sale (£785,000)+109%
  • Against MK40 4AX's recent median (£775,000)+111%

Newest record on this page: June 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Floor area
495 m²
5328 sq ft
Energy rating
A
Score 95
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£1,637,000

  • Against its 2024 sale (£785,000)+109%
  • Against MK40 4AX's recent median (£775,000)+111%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 8 Darlow Drive is modelled from its 495 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 4AX. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    495 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2026

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2024

  • Recent sales in MK40 4AX

    5 sales, median £775,000 (2026–2021)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: February 2026Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 9 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Sales timeline

  1. 23 February 2024Most recent

    £785,000

    +4.7%over 1 year

  2. 26 May 2022

    £750,000

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

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 8 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • A planning decision worth checkingIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

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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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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

A
A95
B
C
D
E
F
G
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

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
  1. 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
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. OutbuildingDecision
  4. ConditionsDecision

+ 6 more applications in the report

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  • All 9 applications on this property in full
  • The 88 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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 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
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

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.

Nearest schools

  • St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary342m
  • Biddenham International School and Sports CollegeSecondary365m
  • St James' CofE AcademyPrimary654m
  • Westfield Primary SchoolPrimary669m

Nearest stops

  • Biddenham International SchoolBus stop123m
  • Darlow DriveBus stop245m
  • St Gregorys & St Josephs SchBus stop266m
  • Biddenham International SchoolBus stop267m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences2,300 reports39%
  • Anti-social Behaviour897 reports15%
  • Public Order447 reports8%
  • Vehicle Crime353 reports6%

Go deeper on the local area

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 road noise heatmap for MK40 4AX

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
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Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC ADetached over 300m²

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Comparables

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Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 8 Darlow Drive is modelled from its 495 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 4AX. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 8 Darlow Drive. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 8 Darlow Drive was lodged in June 2026 at band A and is valid until June 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 9 applications are matched to 8 Darlow Drive. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 19 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK40 4AX, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
8 Darlow Drive is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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