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6 sales on record
About 1 Gower Drive
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1 Gower Drive is a detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4PZ). It has a recorded floor area of 176 m² (around 1894 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).
Sale prices here have outpaced Bedford HPI: 5.6% per year against 0% for the wider region. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£317/sq ft) was about 47.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Sold January 2024 for £600,000.
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)
Mar 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1 Gower Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4PZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1 Gower Drive has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
- Apr 2017ExtensionOutlineGranted
This is a certificate to confirm the details submitted do not require planning permission (One and two storey rear extension).
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Latest sale on 1 Gower Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£624,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 28 years.
Last sold (2024)
£600,000
Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 28 years.
Sales timeline
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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.
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
0.3 km
Deep Spinney — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 4PZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.1dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 48 points of interest in total.
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