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

Extendable
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
80 m²
863 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Fords Close

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

8 Fords Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bledlow Ridge, High Wycombe, High Wycombe (HP14 4AP). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 863 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2009) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). The latest certificate is from July 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £440,000 sits 66% above the 2011 sale of £265,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£307/sq ft) was about 20.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in June 2011 and unlisted since — roughly 15 years.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Fords Close

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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.

8 Fords Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 Jul 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Fords Close, Bledlow Ridge, High Wycombe, HP14 4AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Fords Close has no planning applications on record.

2

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.

8 Fords Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£440,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2011)

£265,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 June 2011Most recent

    £265,000

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

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.

Price per m²

£3,307

Street avg £3,712

Below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Fords Close

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £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

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£465k

1 Deanfield Close, Saunderton

HP14 4HT

3 bed1 bath
£504k

1 Bradenham Road, West Wycombe

HP14 4EY

3 bed
£546k

1 Braeside, Naphill

HP14 4RY

3 bed2 bath
£553k

1 Chiltern Cottages, Radnage Common Road, Radnage

HP14 4DD

3 bed
£558k

1 Chiltern View, Wycombe Road, Saunderton

HP14 4HX

3 bed1 bath
£578k

1 Deanfield Cottages, Speen Road, North Dean

HP14 4NG

3 bed2 bath
£625k

1 Chapel Cottages, Chapel Lane, Naphill

HP14 4RB

3 bed
£452k

1 Farm Cottage Hitchenden Farm, Valley Road, Hughenden Valley

HP14 4LB

2 bed
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.

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 HP14 4AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HP14 4AP

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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Fords Close, Bledlow Ridge, High Wycombe, HP14 4AP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.