Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
8 High Street, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7RG
Notable viewsExtendable2 planning records
Estimated value
£766,000
- Since the 2019 sale (£630,000)+22%
- Against MK43 7RG's recent median (£490,000)+56%
Newest record on this page: July 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
209 m²
2250 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£766,000
- Against its 2019 sale (£630,000)+22%
- Against MK43 7RG's recent median (£490,000)+56%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 8 High Street is modelled from its 209 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 7RG. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
209 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2026
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2019
Recent sales in MK43 7RG
5 sales, median £490,000 (2026–2024)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: May 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
8 High Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
22 September 2019Most recent
£630,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 7RG: £490,000 (2026–2024).
Nearby sales in MK43 7RG
12 High Street, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7RG
Sold May 2026
£900,0009 High Street, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7RG
Sold Jan 2025
£490,00027 High Street, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7RG
Sold Dec 2024
£330,00011 High Street, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7RG
Sold Oct 2024
£900,00025 High Street, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7RG
Sold Jun 2021
£295,000
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 8 High Street, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7RG. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 8 High Street
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
8 High Street is a six-bedroom detached house in Oakley, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 7RG). It has a recorded floor area of 209 m² (around 2250 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include notable views, a self-contained annexe and attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £766,000 is 21.6% above the 2019 sale price. 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Last sale on file: £630,000 in September 2019.
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
- Bedrooms6
- Bathrooms3
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- GarageDouble, Detached
- LandYes
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- Extension potentialPossible
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
8 High Street's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
7.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 26 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jul 2026from Feb 2016
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Low Energy Lighting
52%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 8 High Street, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7RG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Council records include a part-single-part-two-storey side and rear extension at 8 High Street.
2 applications on record at 8 High Street, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7RG
2decisions1extensions10documents1nearby
- Oct 2002OutbuildingFullOutcome in report
Erection of detached garage.
- Documents
- 2 docs on file
- Reference
- 02/01679/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionJul 2004Decision
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- The 10 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Versus other High Street homes
Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On habitable rooms, 8 High Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,014
Street avg £3,059
Floor Area
209 m²
Street avg 166 m²
Habitable Rooms
10 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
7.0 t/year
Street avg 5.4 t/year
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.
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
123/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Queens Close — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Oakley Primary Academy. 5 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Oakley Primary AcademyPrimary536m
- Lincroft AcademySecondary624m
- Milton Ernest CofE Primary SchoolPrimary2.3km
- Bromham CofE Primary SchoolPrimary2.7km
Nearest stops
- Queens CloseBus stop153m
- The MemorialBus stop166m
- Pavenham RoadBus stop268m
- Oakley GarageBus stop409m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences666 reports39%
- Anti-social Behaviour304 reports18%
- Criminal Damage & Arson139 reports8%
- Vehicle Crime116 reports7%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK43 7RG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
46.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 8 High Street is modelled from its 209 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 7RG. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 8 High Street. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 8 High Street was lodged in July 2026 at band D and is valid until July 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 8 High Street. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 5 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK43 7RG, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 8 High Street is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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