What type of property is 13 Howard Way, MK40 4XF?

13 Howard Way, MK40 4XF is a detached house.

When did 13 Howard Way, MK40 4XF last change hands?

13 Howard Way, MK40 4XF last sold for £470,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 13 Howard Way, MK40 4XF?

The current EPC rating for 13 Howard Way, MK40 4XF is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 13 Howard Way, MK40 4XF?

13 Howard Way, MK40 4XF has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (1,227 sq ft). That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4XF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 13 Howard Way, MK40 4XF heated?

The latest EPC at 13 Howard Way, MK40 4XF records gas: mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 13 Howard Way, MK40 4XF located?

13 Howard Way, MK40 4XF sits in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is 13 Howard Way, MK40 4XF in a safe area?

Police records around 13 Howard Way, MK40 4XF 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 13 Howard Way, MK40 4XF?

The closest primary school to 13 Howard Way, MK40 4XF is St James' CofE Academy (773m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (1.5km).

What transport links are near 13 Howard Way, MK40 4XF?

The closest bus stop to 13 Howard Way, MK40 4XF is Bromham Bridge, 296m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Howard Way, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4XF

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Floor area

114 m²

1227 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Overview

About 13 Howard Way

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

13 Howard Way is a detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4XF). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2022. The latest certificate (March 2024) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 92).

At 114 m² it's 18.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (140 m² median across 16 EPCs). Most recent transfer: April 2024 at £470,000.

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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.

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Howard Way, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4XF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Howard Way 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.

Current estimate

£477,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£470,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 April 2024Most recent
£470,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4XF: £599,995 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in MK40 4XF

On the street

Versus other Howard Way homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 13 Howard Way lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,123

Street avg £4,134

On par

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 145 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

On par

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 2 years

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

Bromham Bridge — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

St James' CofE Academy. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 4XF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 4XF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.9dB

Low

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FAQ

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