What kind of home is 8 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH?

8 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 8 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH sell for?

8 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH last sold for £147,000 in August 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £64,000 in April 1999, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 1999 and August 2005, 8 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH rose from £64,000 to £147,000, a change of £83,000. That works out to roughly +14.1% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH?

The current EPC rating for 8 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2020. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH?

8 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4PH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH use?

The latest EPC at 8 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH?

8 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH in?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH?

Police records around 8 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH show an average of 328 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH?

The closest primary school to 8 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.

What is the nearest station to 8 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH?

The closest bus stop to 8 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH is Deep Spinney, 144m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Howden Gardens, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4PH

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Howden Gardens

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

8 Howden Gardens is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4PH). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2020 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in August 2005. Across 1999–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £260,000 sits 76.9% above the 2005 sale of £147,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£231/sq ft) was about 16.4% 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

Bedrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageSingle

Building

Heating systemGas
ConciergeYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from May 2020

EPC improved fromD67toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Howden Gardens, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4PH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£260,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.1% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£147,000

Growth on file: 14.1% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

18 August 2005Most recent
£147,000
+129.7%over 6 years
29 April 1999
£64,000

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.

8 Howden Gardens outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,492

Street avg £2,969

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Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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.

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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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