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8 Old Forge Road, Loudwater, High Wycombe, HP10 9TP

4 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8 Old Forge Road

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

8 Old Forge Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Loudwater, High Wycombe, High Wycombe (HP10 9TP). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2019. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£684/sq ft) was about 172.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 74 m² it's 18.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (91 m² median across 20 EPCs). Last sale on file: £545,000 in November 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 April 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Apr 2015
EPC improved fromE47toD63
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%97%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Old Forge Road, Loudwater, High Wycombe, HP10 9TP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey rear extension at 8 Old Forge Road.

1 application on record at 8 Old Forge Road, Loudwater, High Wycombe, HP10 9TP

1decisions1extensions11documents3nearby
  1. Aug 2019
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Rear of property

    Householder application for construction of two storey rear extension

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    19/06199/FUL
    Full record in report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
  • The 11 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Price for 8 Old Forge Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£558,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£545,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 November 2023Most recent

    £545,000

    +71.5%over 8 years

  2. 6 September 2015

    £317,750

    +63.0%over 11 years

  3. 19 December 2003

    £194,950

    +143.7%over 6 years

  4. 29 July 1997

    £80,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP10 9TP: £447,000 (2026–2024).

On the street

Versus other Old Forge Road homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 Old Forge Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£7,365

Street avg £3,948

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Old Forge Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£550k

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1 Carrington Avenue, Flackwell Heath

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£676k

1 Chiltern Green, Flackwell Heath

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£748k

1 Bracken Way, Flackwell Heath

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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 High Wycombe district page.
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Crime

59/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Papermill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Loudwater Combined School. 10 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 HP10 9TP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HP10 9TP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.9dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for HP10 9TP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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