What was the last sold price for 24 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY?

24 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY last sold for £335,000 in October 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £176,000 in September 1997, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 24 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY?

Across 2 sales between September 1997 and October 2002, 24 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY rose from £176,000 to £335,000, a change of £159,000. That works out to roughly +13.7% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 24 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY had any planning applications?

24 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in December 2015 under ref. 15/02569/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 24 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY?

24 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY 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 24 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY in?

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

What is crime like near 24 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY?

Police records around 24 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY 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 24 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY?

The closest primary school to 24 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY is St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (451m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (360m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 24 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY?

The closest bus stop to 24 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY is Darlow Drive, 140m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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24 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AY

2 planning records

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About 24 Darlow Drive

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24 Darlow Drive is a property in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4AY). It has council tax band G.

Held since October 2002 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.7% per year.

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Energy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

Dec 2025
DemolitionFull
In report
Extension: Two storey · Rear of property
Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and erection of two storey rear extension. Alterations including replacement windows and doors.
ExtensionNew Windows
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
25/02521/FUL
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Dec 2015
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of first floor rear extension and alterations to driveway and access.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
15/02569/FUL
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Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2002)

£335,000

Growth on file: 13.7% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

1 October 2002Most recent
£335,000
+90.3%over 5 years
28 September 1997
£176,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4AY: £758,000 (2025–2016).

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Area

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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

Darlow Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Biddenham International School and Sports College. 18 schools nearby.

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