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1 Reynes Drive, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7SA

2 planning records
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
Overview

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 £500,000 is 22% 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.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • LoftYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
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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.
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

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

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

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
  1. Nov 2016
    Loft ConversionOutline
    Outcome 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
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. PorchDecision

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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.

1 Reynes Drive changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£500,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 25.5% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2017)

£410,000

Growth on file: 25.5% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 August 2017Most recent

    £410,000

    +29.3%over 1 year
  2. 5 July 2016

    £317,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 7SA: £289,950 (2022–1997).

On the street

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

On par

Floor Area

136 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Reynes Drive

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

Larger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

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
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.

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

Crime

2/mo

Steady 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.

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 MK43 7SA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK43 7SA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 7SA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.7dB

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 1 Reynes Drive, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7SA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.