What type of property is 8 Howard Way, MK40 4XF?

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

What was the last sold price for 8 Howard Way, MK40 4XF?

8 Howard Way, MK40 4XF last sold for £439,995 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Howard Way, MK40 4XF?

The current EPC rating for 8 Howard Way, MK40 4XF is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Howard Way, MK40 4XF?

8 Howard Way, MK40 4XF has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft). That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4XF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Howard Way, MK40 4XF heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Howard Way, MK40 4XF records gas: mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 8 Howard Way, MK40 4XF located?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Howard Way, MK40 4XF?

Police records around 8 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 8 Howard Way, MK40 4XF?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Howard Way, MK40 4XF?

The closest bus stop to 8 Howard Way, MK40 4XF is Bromham Bridge, 296m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Howard Way, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4XF

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Overview

About 8 Howard Way

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

8 Howard Way is a detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4XF). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2022. The latest certificate (May 2024) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 93).

At 98 m² it sits well below the postcode median (140 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Most recent transfer: June 2024 at £439,995.

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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

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Howard Way, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4XF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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

£439,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£439,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 June 2024Most recent
£439,995

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.

On floor area, 8 Howard Way runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,490

Street avg £4,110

Strongly above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 146 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

On par

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 2 years

On par

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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.

£440k

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MK40 4SX

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MK40 4TG

3 bed2 bath

£416k

1 Coventry Road

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£401k

1 Anglia Way, Great Denham

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£401k

1 Chester Road

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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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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 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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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