What is the council tax band for 26 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY?

26 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 26 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY in?

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

Is 26 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY in a safe area?

Police records around 26 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 26 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY?

The closest primary school to 26 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 26 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY?

The closest bus stop to 26 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY is Darlow Drive, 140m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AY

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About 26 Darlow Drive

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

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

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

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

No planning applications are recorded against 26 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AY. 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 4AY: £758,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in MK40 4AY

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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MK40 4DG

1 Allen Close

MK40 4HG

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1 Almond Mews, Great Denham

MK40 4TU

3 bed2 bath

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1 Alnwick Way, Great Denham

MK40 4SX

4 bed3 bath

£356k

1 Alwin Court, Great Denham

MK40 4SP

3 bed2 bath

£401k

1 Anglia Way, Great Denham

MK40 4SD

£364k

1 Archer Street, Great Denham

MK40 4SG

3 bed2 bath

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

Darlow Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Biddenham International School and Sports College. 18 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 4AY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 4AY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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