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2 Howden Gardens, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4PH

3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
71 m²
761 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2 Howden Gardens

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

2 Howden Gardens is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4PH). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 761 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2008) shows a C (score 71). The latest certificate is from November 2008, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in September 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 2001–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £298,000 sits 54% above the 2009 sale of £193,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£254/sq ft) was about 32.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageSingle

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • 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.

2 Howden Gardens's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Nov 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Howden Gardens, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4PH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 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.

2 Howden Gardens saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£298,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 8 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2009)

£193,500

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 September 2009Most recent

    £193,500

    +24.0%over 5 years

  2. 23 January 2004

    £156,000

    +30.0%over 2 years

  3. 9 November 2001

    £120,000

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.

EPC Rating for 2 Howden Gardens runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,738

Street avg £2,944

Above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£284k

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MK40 4TU

3 bed2 bath
£356k

1 Alwin Court, Great Denham

MK40 4SP

3 bed2 bath
£364k

1 Archer Street, Great Denham

MK40 4SG

3 bed2 bath
£376k

1 Barbel Gardens, Biddenham

MK40 4UW

3 bed2 bath
£428k

1 Caber Walk

MK40 4TG

3 bed2 bath
£287k

1 Broad Mead Avenue, Great Denham

MK40 4SA

2 bed1 bath
£274k

1 Banbury Heath, Great Denham

MK40 4TR

2 bed1 bath
£274k

1 Chislehurst Place, Great Denham

MK40 4TT

2 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

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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