What kind of home is 7 Fords Close, HP14 4AP?

7 Fords Close, HP14 4AP is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 7 Fords Close, HP14 4AP have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Fords Close, HP14 4AP is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Fords Close, HP14 4AP?

7 Fords Close, HP14 4AP has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Fords Close, HP14 4AP use?

The latest EPC at 7 Fords Close, HP14 4AP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Fords Close, HP14 4AP?

7 Fords Close, HP14 4AP is in council tax band D.

Which area is 7 Fords Close, HP14 4AP in?

7 Fords Close, HP14 4AP sits in Bledlow Ridge, High Wycombe, High Wycombe. It falls within the HP14 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 7 Fords Close, HP14 4AP?

Police records around 7 Fords Close, HP14 4AP show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 7 Fords Close, HP14 4AP?

The closest primary school to 7 Fords Close, HP14 4AP is Bledlow Ridge School (240m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 7 Fords Close, HP14 4AP?

The closest bus stop to 7 Fords Close, HP14 4AP is Ford's Close, 101m away. The nearest rail option is Saunderton Rail Station, 1.6km away.

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7 Fords Close, Bledlow Ridge, High Wycombe, HP14 4AP

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 7 Fords Close

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

7 Fords Close is a semi-detached house in Bledlow Ridge, High Wycombe, High Wycombe (HP14 4AP). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Mar 2013

Low Energy Lighting

56%20%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2016from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromD56toE52

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

20%69%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2024from Aug 2016

EPC improved fromE52toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Fords Close, Bledlow Ridge, High Wycombe, HP14 4AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Fords Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

7 Fords Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£449,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP14 4AP: £465,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in HP14 4AP

On the street

Versus other Fords Close homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 7 Fords Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 87 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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.

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2 bed

£397k

1 Bradenham Hill Cottage, Bradenham

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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.

Full High Wycombe report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ford's Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Bledlow Ridge School. 2 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 HP14 4AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP14 4AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

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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