Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1 Reynes Drive, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7SA
2 planning records
Estimated value
£492,000
- Since the 2017 sale (£410,000)+20%
- Against MK43 7SA's recent median (£289,950)+70%
Newest record on this page: November 2022. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
136 m²
1464 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£492,000
- Against its 2017 sale (£410,000)+20%
- Against MK43 7SA's recent median (£289,950)+70%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1 Reynes Drive is modelled from its 136 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 7SA. 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
136 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2021
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2017
Recent sales in MK43 7SA
5 sales, median £289,950 (2022–1997)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: November 2022 | 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.
1 Reynes Drive changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
Sales timeline
23 August 2017Most recent
£410,000
+29.3%over 1 year5 July 2016
£317,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 7SA: £289,950 (2022–1997).
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 1 Reynes Drive, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7SA. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Recent ownership pattern worth a lookIn 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 1 Reynes Drive
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1 Reynes Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Oakley, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 7SA). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Other recorded features include a conservatory and a loft.
At 136 m² the property is well over the postcode median (87 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2016–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 25.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £492,000 is 20% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£280/sq ft) was about 31.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in August 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.
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
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- LoftYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 10 May 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
May 2021from Mar 2016
EPC improved fromD64toC69
Roof
AverageGood
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
42%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1 Reynes Drive, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7SA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 applications on record at 1 Reynes Drive, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7SA
2decisions2extensions6documents1nearby
- Nov 2016Loft ConversionOutlineOutcome in report
Conversion of the existing loft void to habitable accommodation by insertion of flat roof dormer and roof lights into existing side facing roof slopes
- Documents
- 6 docs on file
- Reference
- 16/02700/LDP
- More recent applications — locked
- PorchMar 2019Decision
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- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
- All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
- The 6 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Versus other Reynes Drive homes
Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
1 Reynes Drive is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£3,015
Street avg £3,171
Floor Area
136 m²
Street avg 101 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.5 t/year
Street avg 4.4 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
0.1 km
Queens Close — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Oakley Primary Academy. 5 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Oakley Primary AcademyPrimary453m
- Lincroft AcademySecondary510m
- Bromham CofE Primary SchoolPrimary2.5km
- Milton Ernest CofE Primary SchoolPrimary2.5km
Nearest stops
- Queens CloseBus stop72m
- Bedford ArmsBus stop257m
- DewlandsBus stop316m
- The MemorialBus stop366m
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 7SA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
45.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
36.7dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)
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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 1 Reynes Drive is modelled from its 136 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 7SA. 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. 2 sales are recorded for 1 Reynes Drive. 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 1 Reynes Drive was lodged in May 2021 at band C and is valid until May 2031. 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 1 Reynes Drive. 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 7SA, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 1 Reynes Drive 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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