What type of property is 9 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH?

9 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 9 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH last change hands?

9 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH last sold for £175,000 in May 2012, around 14 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £71,000 in March 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 9 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 2002 and May 2012, 9 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH rose from £71,000 to £175,000, a change of £104,000. That works out to roughly +9.2% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH?

The current EPC rating for 9 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in December 2018. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH?

9 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 32% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4PH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH?

9 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 9 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH located?

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

How safe is the area around 9 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH?

Police records around 9 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 9 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH?

The closest primary school to 9 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 9 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH?

The closest bus stop to 9 Howden Gardens, MK40 4PH is Deep Spinney, 144m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Howden Gardens, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4PH

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Bedroom

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 9 Howden Gardens

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

9 Howden Gardens is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4PH). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. At 46 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 11 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 45–88 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows a C (score 70). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 46 m² it sits well below the postcode median (67 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2002–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£353/sq ft) was about 83.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in May 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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

Bedrooms1

Outside

GarageSingle

Building

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.

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Howden Gardens, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4PH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Howden Gardens has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

9 Howden Gardens has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£182,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.2% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£175,000

Growth on file: 9.2% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

28 May 2012Most recent
£175,000
-8.9%over 4 years
25 September 2007
£192,000
+170.4%over 5 years
15 March 2002
£71,000

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

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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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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· 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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