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12 Howden Gardens, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4PH

4 sales on record
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Council tax
Band C
Overview

About 12 Howden Gardens

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

12 Howden Gardens is a two-bedroom property in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4PH). It has council tax band C.

Last sold in May 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1997–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year.

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
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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.

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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Howden Gardens, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4PH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 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.

12 Howden Gardens has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Last sold (2018)

£232,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 May 2018Most recent

    £232,000

    +190.0%over 17 years

  2. 23 February 2001

    £80,000

    +25.0%over 2 years

  3. 27 February 1998

    £64,000

    +10.4%over 1 year

  4. 3 February 1997

    £57,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4PH: £265,000 (2025–2016).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 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 · 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
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1 Archer Street, Great Denham

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1 Barbel Gardens, Biddenham

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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

0.1 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

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