What type of property is 7 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH?

7 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 7 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH?

7 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH last sold for £155,950 in November 2004, around 22 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £69,500 in December 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 1998 and November 2004, 7 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH rose from £69,500 to £155,950, a change of £86,450. That works out to roughly +14.6% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH?

7 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH?

7 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH is in council tax band D.

Where is 7 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH located?

7 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH sits in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 7 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH?

Police records around 7 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH 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 7 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH?

The closest primary school to 7 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH is St James' CofE Academy (431m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (806m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 7 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH?

The closest bus stop to 7 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH is Deep Spinney, 144m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Howden Gardens, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4PH

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 Howden Gardens

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

7 Howden Gardens is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4PH). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

It hasn't traded since November 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £275,000 sits 76.3% above the 2004 sale of £155,950.

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

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromD65toC70

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

58%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Howden Gardens, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4PH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Howden Gardens has no planning applications on record.

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.

7 Howden Gardens has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£275,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.6% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£155,950

Growth on file: 14.6% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

19 November 2004Most recent
£155,950
+90.2%over 4 years
3 December 1999
£81,995
+18.0%over 12 months
11 December 1998
£69,500

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

Nearby sales in MK40 4PH

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.

7 Howden Gardens outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,328

Street avg £2,995

Below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 69 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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

0.1 km

Deep Spinney — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St James' CofE Academy. 18 schools nearby.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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