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7 Oak Gardens, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0RH

Extendable1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
94 m²
1012 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 7 Oak Gardens

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

7 Oak Gardens is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Lidlington, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0RH). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 73). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2023. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£333/sq ft) was about 36.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2024 for £337,000.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Oak Gardens, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0RH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Oak Gardens has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 7 Oak Gardens, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0RH

1decisions1extensions5documents9nearby
  1. Jul 2023
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension with internal alterations and external ramp to front entrance

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    CB/23/01811/FULL
    Full record in report

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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.

7 Oak Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£363,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£337,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 November 2024Most recent

    £337,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0RH: £205,000 (2022–2002).

On the street

Versus other Oak Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 7 Oak Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,585

Street avg £2,699

Above

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Oak Gardens

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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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.
£365k

1 Astwood Road, Cranfield

MK43 0AU

3 bed
£357k

1 Arundel Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0JZ

3 bed1 bath
£355k

1 Bourne End Road, Cranfield

MK43 0BD

3 bed1 bath
£375k

1 Butler Drive, Lidlington

MK43 0UQ

3 bed2 bath
£339k

1 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0PL

3 bed
£313k

1 Allen Court, Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0LL

3 bed
£310k

1 Birch Close, Cranfield

MK43 0FP

3 bed
£425k

1 Bakery Close, Cranfield

MK43 0HE

4 bed2 bath
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bedford district page.
Full Bedford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Oak Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Thomas Johnson Lower 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 MK43 0RH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK43 0RH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0RH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

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

Common questions

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