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4b, Ison Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4BH

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Floor area
329 m²
3541 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 80
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 4b

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

4b is a five-bedroom detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4BH). It has a recorded floor area of 329 m² (around 3541 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band G. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 329 m² the property is well over the postcode median (179 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £1,054,000 sits 53.9% above the 2013 sale of £685,000. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in November 2013.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms5
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear

Building

  • Underfloor heatingYes
  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4b

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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.

Achieving this rating across a home of this size is uncommon — larger homes typically score lower.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C80
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryDetached HouseEPC CDetached over 300m²Extended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property 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 4b, Ison Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4b has no planning applications on record.

10

But the area is active

10 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4b valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,054,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£685,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 November 2013Most recent

    £685,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4BH: £795,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Ison Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4b is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,082

Street avg £3,567

Strongly below

Floor Area

329 m²

Street avg 192 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4b

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£1m

1 Coopers Close, Biddenham

MK40 4DH

5 bed
£895k

1 Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham

MK40 4FE

5 bed
£606k

1 Bromham Road, Biddenham

MK40 4AF

4 bed
£512k

1 Cameron Crescent

MK40 4TH

4 bed2 bath
£863k

1 Biddenham Turn, Biddenham

MK40 4AT

3 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

0.2 km

Darlow Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St James' CofE Academy. 19 schools nearby.

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 4BH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK40 4BH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 4BH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4b, Ison Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4BH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.