What type of property is 4 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ?

4 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 4 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ sell for?

4 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ last sold for £527,000 in October 2025. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £137,950 in April 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between April 1996 and October 2025, 4 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ rose from £137,950 to £527,000, a change of £389,050. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ?

4 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ has a recorded floor area of 132 m² (1,421 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4PZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ heated?

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

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

4 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.

Where is 4 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ located?

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

Is 4 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ in a safe area?

Police records around 4 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.

Which schools serve 4 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ?

The closest primary school to 4 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.

How well connected is 4 Gower Drive, MK40 4PZ?

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

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4 Gower Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4PZ

4 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

132 m²

1421 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Gower Drive

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

4 Gower Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4PZ). It has a recorded floor area of 132 m² (around 1421 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2015. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).

Most recent transfer was October 2025 at £527,000 — fresh data. Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£371/sq ft) was about 121.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

GarageDouble

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Jun 2015

Low Energy Lighting

26%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Gower Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4PZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Gower Drive 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.

4 Gower Drive has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£525,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£527,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

22 October 2025Most recent
£527,000
+17.1%over 10 years
28 September 2015
£450,000
+181.3%over 16 years
30 October 1998
£159,950
+15.9%over 2 years
25 April 1996
£137,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4PZ: £346,500 (2024–2003).

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Comparables

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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

0.3 km

Deep Spinney — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 4PZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

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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