What type of property is 3 Main Road, MK40 4BB?

3 Main Road, MK40 4BB is a detached house.

When did 3 Main Road, MK40 4BB last change hands?

3 Main Road, MK40 4BB last sold for £2,500,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £1,095,000 in May 2013, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Main Road, MK40 4BB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2013 and July 2024, 3 Main Road, MK40 4BB rose from £1,095,000 to £2,500,000, a change of £1,405,000. That works out to roughly +7.7% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Main Road, MK40 4BB?

The current EPC rating for 3 Main Road, MK40 4BB is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a G recorded in November 2012 (4 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Main Road, MK40 4BB?

3 Main Road, MK40 4BB has a recorded floor area of 540 m² (5,813 sq ft). That makes it about 120% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4BB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Main Road, MK40 4BB heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Main Road, MK40 4BB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 3 Main Road, MK40 4BB?

3 Main Road, MK40 4BB has 2 approved extension applications on file including side and rear extension and side and rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Main Road, MK40 4BB?

3 Main Road, MK40 4BB is in council tax band H. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3 Main Road, MK40 4BB located?

3 Main Road, MK40 4BB sits in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Main Road, MK40 4BB?

Police records around 3 Main Road, MK40 4BB 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 3 Main Road, MK40 4BB?

The closest primary school to 3 Main Road, MK40 4BB is St James' CofE Academy (314m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (424m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Main Road, MK40 4BB?

The closest bus stop to 3 Main Road, MK40 4BB is Darlow Drive, 194m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Main Road, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4BB

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

540 m²

5813 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band H

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Main Road

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

3 Main Road is a detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4BB). It has a recorded floor area of 540 m² (around 5813 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band H. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in November 2012 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good.

At 540 m² the property is well over the postcode median (245 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£430/sq ft) was about 170.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2024 for £2,500,000.

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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.

3 Main Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

13.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Nov 2012

EPC improved fromG20toC71

Main Fuel

OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

28%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildDetached over 300m²Extended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, is a large detached home over 300m², and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Main Road, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

2 applications on record at 3 Main Road, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4BB

2decisions2extensions10nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Nov 2013
DemolitionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Demolition of existing outbuilding on site and west wing of main house. One and two storey side & rear extensions with attached double garage to side. Detached summer house, swimming pool & tennis court in rear garden.
Extension
Reference
13/01765/FUL
Full record in report
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DemolitionDec 2013Decision

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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.

Latest sale on 3 Main Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£2,447,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£2,500,000

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

4 July 2024Most recent
£2,500,000
+128.3%over 11 years
12 May 2013
£1,095,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4BB: £915,000 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in MK40 4BB

On the street

Versus other Main Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 3 Main Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,630

Street avg £2,921

Strongly above

Floor Area

540 m²

Street avg 263 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

11 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

13.0 t/year

Street avg 8.2 t/year

Strongly 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

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

0.2 km

Darlow Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St James' CofE Academy. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 4BB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

Low

55 dB

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Common questions

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