Property profile

8AThe Paddock, Biddenham

Map showing 8A, The Paddock, Biddenham, Bedford

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Estimated sale price

£710,000

Detached sold in Biddenham

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold08 Feb 2021
£630,000Change since last sale: +£79,000 (+13%)
Annualised change
+2.1% per yearBedford annualised change (detached) since 2021: +3.7% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £398 per sq ft
£417 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£19 per sq ft (+4.7%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Biddenham
£585,000Estimate vs local median: +£124,000 (+21%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Floor area158 m² / 1,701 sq ft
EPC ratingB
EPC inspection03 Apr 2012

Sales history

DatePriceChange
08 Feb 2021£630,000+80%
05 Apr 2012£350,000-

Local market

Property prices in Biddenham

Median price: £465,000
Price per sq ft: £387
Sales (last 12 months): 75
Typical range (middle 50%): £350K – £639K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 (about £387 per square foot) in Biddenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £1,285,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Biddenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached45£585,000£398
Terraced12£347,000£301
Semi-Detached17£321,000£387
Flats1£274,000£364

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Biddenham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biddenham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£650,000£238,000£221,000
2017£580,000£320,000£135,000
2018£474,995£295,000£232,000
2019£461,995£296,000£245,000
2020£452,500£322,498£299,995
2021£509,995£307,500£292,500
2022£517,500£325,000£310,000
2023£540,000£320,000£222,500
2024£599,995£365,000£389,995
2025£590,498£329,995£362,495
2026£556,000£335,000£332,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biddenham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Biddenham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£318£293£295
2017£306£326£258
2018£314£326£261
2019£300£335£321
2020£319£324£343
2021£335£340£335
2022£368£379£353
2023£376£409£324
2024£385£366£322
2025£400£417£359
2026£380£369£293
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Biddenham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Biddenham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK40 4RG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK40 4RG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202610, Ison Close, Bedford, MK40 4BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£638,000
24 Apr 20252, Regents Mews, Bedford, MK40 4DJSemi-DetachedFreehold£480,000
17 Jul 20261, Regents Mews, Bedford, MK40 4DLDetachedFreehold£540,000
30 Jun 202529A, Days Lane, Bedford, MK40 4ADDetachedFreehold£1,100,000
26 Sept 202534, Darlow Drive, Bedford, MK40 4AYDetachedFreehold£700,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 The Paddock, Biddenham, BedfordFreehold163 m²£175,000 (1995)
1C, The Paddock, Biddenham, BedfordFreehold169 m²£650,000 (2020)
4, The Paddock, Biddenham, BedfordFreehold161 m²£413,000 (2013)
5 The Paddock, Biddenham, BiddenhamFreehold174 m²£710,000 (2021)
6 The Paddock, Biddenham, BedfordFreehold174 m²£740,000 (2025)
7, The Paddock, Biddenham, BedfordFreehold155 m²£445,000 (2015)
8 The Paddock, Biddenham, BedfordFreehold118 m²£215,000 (1999)
8B, The Paddock, Biddenham, BedfordFreehold222 m²£625,000 (2012)
9 The Paddock, Biddenham, BedfordFreehold281 m²£625,000 (2019)

Area insights for MK40 4RG

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Overview

Postcode MK40 4RG is located in an urban city, within the Biddenham area of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bromham & Biddenham area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bromham & Biddenham is £81,713 per year. The median sale price in Biddenham is £465,000 (around £387 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £349,998 and £638,998. The nearest station is Bedford, about 1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Biddenham Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Bromham & Biddenham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,742 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Bromham & Biddenham has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Bromham & Biddenham is £81,713 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK40 4RG.

Flood risk

No risk

Bromham & Biddenham near MK40 4RG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bedford located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for MK40 4RG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBiddenham Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Biddenham Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
357
Population density
1,142 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
18.22(+314%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.8(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.47(-27%)
Public order
2.54(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.69(-73%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
251
70.11%
Indian
37
10.34%
Other White
27
7.54%
Other Asian
10
2.79%
Irish
10
2.79%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
191
63.25%
Level 3 (A level)
34
11.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
10.93%
No qualifications
17
5.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
4.97%
Total 16+ residents: 302

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
84
58.33%
Owns with a mortgage
50
34.72%
Shared ownership
5
3.47%
Other social rented
2
1.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.39%
Total households: 144

Schools

In the MK40 4RG postcode area, located within Bromham & Biddenham, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for MK40 4RG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySt James' CofE AcademyAcademy converter
0.2 miSecondaryBiddenham International School and Sports CollegeFoundation school
0.4 miPrimarySt Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby