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34 LACEWING DRIVE

BEDFORD, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD MK40 4UP

5 beds 2 baths 146 m² Listed 17 Sep 2025 (-308d)

£625,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

146 m²

Council tax band

F

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£625,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£4,281/m²

Local average

£662,968 (-5.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (30,742 of 33,755)

Street crime

65 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Double Garage And Driveway Parking
  • Generous South Facing Plot
  • Detached
  • Five Bedrooms
  • Modern Kitchen/Dining Room
  • Ensuite To Master Bedroom
  • Popular Modern Development
  • Excellent Access to A6 & Short Drive To Bedford Railway Station

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No

Description

Double Garage And Driveway Parking | Generous South Facing Plot | Detached | Five Bedrooms | Modern Kitchen/Dining Room | Ensuite To Master Bedroom | Popular Modern Development | Excellent Access to A6 & Short Drive To Bedford Railway Station

An immaculate and spacious modern detached family home, situated in a sought after development within a short driving distance of Bedford Town Centre and Bedford Train Station.

PROPERTY

This attractive detached home is accessed via a wide entrance hallway, providing access to all ground floor rooms, as well as offering convenient storage under the stairs. The larger than average lounge boasts a feature bay window to the front, and leads to the stunning kitchen/dining room which overlooks the generous south facing rear garden. The ground floor is completed by a handy utility/WC and modern study room to the front of the property.
On the first floor the master bedroom benefits from a large bay window to the front aspect and en-suite shower room. There are four further bedrooms and the first floor is completed by a generous family bathroom.
Outside, the property boasts a well maintained generous south facing garden, with access to the double garage via a courtesy door to the rear. The garage benefits from power and lighting, and is an ideal space for motor enthusiasts. To the front lies driveway parking for multiple vehicles and an attractive lawned area.

LOCATION

Located within this sought after modern development, the property is positioned to offer excellent access to Bedford's town centre as well as the A421, A1 & M1. Biddenham also offers a number of picturesque walks whilst being a short car journey to Bedford Train Station which provides links to London & The North.

These particulars are set out as a general outline in accordance with the Property Misdescriptions Act (1991) only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Details are given without any responsibility, and any intending purchasers, lessees or third parties should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and specific fittings have not been tested. All photographs, measurements, floor plans and distances referred to are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets or any other fixtures or fittings. Gardens, roof terraces and balconies as well as tenure and lease details cannot have their accuracy guaranteed for intending purchasers. Lease details, service ground rent (where applicable) are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. No person in the employment of Urban & Rural has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Purchase prices, rents or other prices quoted are correct at the date of publication and, unless otherwise stated, are exclusive of VAT. Intending purchasers and lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction relating to this property. We retain the copyright in all advertising material used to market this Property.

Listed by

Bedford

Urban & Rural Property Services

Reference: 167080538

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 10/06/2019

Expiry date: 09/06/2029

Current heating cost: £292/year

Potential heating cost: £293/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

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Price history

28% since 2019

Event Date Price % change
Sold 16/02/2026 (5 months ago) £625,000 +27.6%
Sold 16/12/2019 (6 years ago) £489,995

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
13 DEEP SPINNEY, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4QJ £430,000 23/01/2026 Detached
Same street 2 LACEWING DRIVE, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4UP £541,700 19/12/2025 Detached
35 DRAGONFLY CRESCENT, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4UB £367,000 17/12/2025 Detached
Same street 55 LACEWING DRIVE, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4UP £274,000 08/12/2025 Flat
56 WATERCRESS RISE, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4US £465,000 24/11/2025 Detached
34 DEEP SPINNEY, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4QH £425,000 16/10/2025 Detached
97 DEEP SPINNEY, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4QJ £419,000 01/10/2024 Detached
69 DEEP SPINNEY, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4QJ £455,000 22/07/2024 Detached
40 BROMHAM ROAD, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4AF £880,000 19/10/2023 Detached
50 DEEP SPINNEY, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4QH £460,000 03/08/2023 Detached
61 DAYS LANE, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4AE £795,000 21/04/2023 Detached
64 ST JAMES WAY, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4UH £710,000 21/12/2022 Detached
40B BROMHAM ROAD, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4AF £880,000 02/12/2022 Detached
125 DEEP SPINNEY, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4QJ £433,000 30/11/2022 Detached
6 MAYFLY MEWS, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4UG £520,000 30/11/2022 Detached
Same street 19 LACEWING DRIVE, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4UP £138,000 02/11/2022 Terraced
13 DEEP SPINNEY, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4QJ £427,000 02/11/2022 Detached
Same street 6 LACEWING DRIVE, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4UP £635,000 13/10/2022 Detached
99 DEEP SPINNEY, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4QJ £630,000 07/10/2022 Detached
12 MAYFLY MEWS, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4UG £350,000 06/10/2022 Detached
21 DACE BANK, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4UU £480,000 04/10/2022 Detached
18 ZANDER GROVE, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4UY £660,000 28/09/2022 Detached
27 DACE BANK, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4UU £660,000 16/09/2022 Detached
Same street 52 LACEWING DRIVE, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4UP £290,000 02/09/2022 Terraced
Same street 54 LACEWING DRIVE, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4UP £285,000 31/08/2022 Terraced
40 DAYS LANE, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4AE £1,300,000 14/07/2022 Detached
Same street 24 LACEWING DRIVE, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4UP £641,000 24/06/2022 Detached
Same street 56 LACEWING DRIVE, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4UP £345,000 31/05/2022 Detached
Same street 49 LACEWING DRIVE, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4UP £340,000 31/05/2022 Detached
Same street 57 LACEWING DRIVE, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4UP £265,000 26/05/2022 Flat
Same street 55 LACEWING DRIVE, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4UP £265,000 20/05/2022 Flat
Same street 62 LACEWING DRIVE, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4UP £320,000 29/04/2022 Terraced
Same street 58 LACEWING DRIVE, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4UP £315,000 28/04/2022 Terraced
Same street 60 LACEWING DRIVE, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4UP £315,000 28/04/2022 Terraced
Same street 53 LACEWING DRIVE, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4UP £325,000 31/03/2022 Semi-detached

Street average: £352,980 (15 sales)

Area average: £587,300 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 2.1%
10y growth 23.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bedford. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 4.9%
5y (index) 21.7%
10y (index) 43.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Bedford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,051/mo
Realistic £1,168/mo
Optimistic £1,285/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bedford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bedford: £1,296/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Day's Lane 0.2 miles
Shop Only You 0.3 miles
Bus stop Unknown 0.5 miles
Hospital The Manor 0.6 miles
Shop Coventry Road Garage 1.0 miles
Train station Bedford 1.2 miles
Hospital Bedford Hospital SDEC - Same Day Emergency Care 1.8 miles
Train station Bedford St Johns 1.8 miles
University University of Bedfordshire Polhill Campus 2.6 miles
University University of Bedfordshire 10.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 14
Anti-social behaviour 13
Vehicle crime 9
Other theft 8
Criminal damage and arson 7
Public order 4
Burglary 3
Other crime 2
Shoplifting 2
Bicycle theft 1
Drugs 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 65

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
St James' CofE Academy Primary 0.4 miles Good — 24 Apr 2012
Great Ouse Primary Academy Primary 0.5 miles Good — 2 May 2022
Biddenham International School and Sports College Secondary 0.6 miles Good — 30 Apr 2019
Westfield Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 18 Jul 2022
St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Primary 0.8 miles Good — 15 Nov 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 5-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.19%
Max investor price (0.8%) £146,000
Target investor price (1%) £116,800
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).