What type of property is 32 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY?

32 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY is a 4-bedroom detached house.

How energy efficient is 32 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY?

The current EPC rating for 32 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2013 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 32 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY?

32 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY has a recorded floor area of 238 m² (2,562 sq ft), around 60 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4AY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 32 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY heated?

The latest EPC at 32 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 32 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY have?

32 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in May 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 32 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY?

32 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.

Where is 32 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY located?

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

What is crime like near 32 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY?

Police records around 32 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.

Which schools serve 32 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY?

The closest primary school to 32 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.

How well connected is 32 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY?

The closest bus stop to 32 Darlow Drive, MK40 4AY is Darlow Drive, 140m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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32 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AY

EV charger1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

238 m²

2562 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 32 Darlow Drive

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

32 Darlow Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4AY). It has a recorded floor area of 238 m² (around 2562 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The property has an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.

At 238 m² it's 22.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (194 m² median across 11 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2021.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageDouble

Building

EV chargerYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

32 Darlow Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromE54toC74

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

May 2021
RenovationFull
In report
New and replacement render, replacement weatherboarding, fascias, soffits and rainwater goods to main dwelling and garage.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
21/00788/FUL
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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.

32 Darlow Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£907,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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

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On the street

Versus other Darlow Drive homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 32 Darlow Drive stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

238 m²

Street avg 196 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.4 t/year

Street avg 8.4 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly above

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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1 Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham

MK40 4FE

5 bed

£512k

1 Cameron Crescent

MK40 4TH

4 bed2 bath

£863k

1 Biddenham Turn, Biddenham

MK40 4AT

3 bed

£1m

1 Coopers Close, Biddenham

MK40 4DH

5 bed

£436k

1 Alnwick Way, Great Denham

MK40 4SX

4 bed3 bath

£357k

1 Cantley Road, Great Denham

MK40 4RX

4 bed2 bath

£428k

1 Caber Walk

MK40 4TG

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.

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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

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