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11 Howden Gardens, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4PH

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
88 m²
947 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 11 Howden Gardens

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

11 Howden Gardens is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4PH). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in December 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in February 2005. At 88 m² the property is well over the postcode median (63 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1998–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £293,000 sits 74.4% above the 2005 sale of £168,000.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageIntegral
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 11 Howden Gardens

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 February 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Dec 2011
EPC improved fromD63toC71
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
15%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Howden Gardens, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4PH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 Howden Gardens has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£293,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.8% per year over 7 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2005)

£168,000

Growth on file: 13.8% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 February 2005Most recent

    £168,000

    +143.5%over 6 years

  2. 8 April 1998

    £69,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4PH: £265,000 (2025–2017).

On the street

Versus other Howden Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

11 Howden Gardens is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,909

Street avg £3,042

Strongly below

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 11 Howden Gardens

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £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.
£288k

1 Broad Mead Avenue, Great Denham

MK40 4SA

2 bed1 bath
£275k

1 Banbury Heath, Great Denham

MK40 4TR

2 bed1 bath
£274k

1 Chislehurst Place, Great Denham

MK40 4TT

2 bed2 bath
£292k

1 Almond Mews, Great Denham

MK40 4TU

3 bed2 bath
£355k

1 Alwin Court, Great Denham

MK40 4SP

3 bed2 bath
£368k

1 Archer Street, Great Denham

MK40 4SG

3 bed2 bath
£374k

1 Barbel Gardens, Biddenham

MK40 4UW

3 bed2 bath
£384k

1 Bede Walk, Great Denham

MK40 4TW

1 bed3 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

Crime

328/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Deep Spinney — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St James' CofE Academy. 18 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 4PH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK40 4PH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 4PH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

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 11 Howden Gardens, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4PH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.