What kind of home is 1 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ?

1 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ?

1 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ last sold for £600,000 in January 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £132,950 in July 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ changed over time?

Across 6 sales between July 1996 and January 2024, 1 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ rose from £132,950 to £600,000, a change of £467,050. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ?

1 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ has a recorded floor area of 176 m² (1,894 sq ft). That makes it about 33% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4PZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ had any planning applications?

1 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ has council approval for an extension granted in April 2017 under ref. 17/00577/LDP. The wider record also shows 2 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ?

1 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ in?

1 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ sits in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ?

Police records around 1 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ 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.

What schools are near 1 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ is St James' CofE Academy (322m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (842m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ is Deep Spinney, 280m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Gower Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4PZ

6 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

176 m²

1894 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

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).

3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£317/sq ft) was about 47.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2024 for £600,000.

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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)

Mar 2021

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromD65toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

36%93%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

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.

3 applications on record at 1 Gower Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4PZ

3decisions3extensions39documents10nearby

Nov 2016
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Rear of property
Two storey rear extension.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
16/02865/FUL
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ExtensionApr 2017Decision
ExtensionJan 2017Decision

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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.

Latest sale on 1 Gower Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£624,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£600,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

19 January 2024Most recent
£600,000
+73.2%over 11 years
27 September 2012
£346,500
+5.0%over 7 years
19 June 2005
£330,000
+8.2%over 1 year
24 July 2003
£305,000
+78.9%over 4 years
28 April 1999
£170,500
+28.2%over 2 years
17 July 1996
£132,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4PZ: £450,000 (2025–1996).

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Area

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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.

Closest school

0.3 km

St James' CofE Academy. 18 schools nearby.

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 4PZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

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