What type of property is 12 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ?

12 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 12 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ sell for?

12 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ last sold for £186,000 in October 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ?

The current EPC rating for 12 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ?

12 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK43 7SQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ?

12 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 12 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ located?

12 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ sits in Oakley, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ?

Police records around 12 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ?

The closest primary school to 12 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ is Oakley Primary Academy (220m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lincroft Academy (312m).

What transport links are near 12 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ is Oakley Garage, 158m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Copthorne Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7SQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 12 Copthorne Close

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

12 Copthorne Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Oakley, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 7SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since January 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Today's modelled estimate of £314,000 sits 68.8% above the 2013 sale of £186,000. On the market in October 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. At 71 m² it's 17.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (86 m² median across 13 EPCs).

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
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageSingle

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 3)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2013from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromC70toD67

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Oct 2023from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromD67toC71

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Copthorne Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7SQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Copthorne Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

12 Copthorne Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£314,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£186,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 October 2013Most recent
£186,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 7SQ: £317,500 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in MK43 7SQ

On the street

Versus other Copthorne Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Copthorne Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,620

Street avg £3,101

Below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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3 bed

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3 bed

£484k

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3 bed1 bath

£308k

1 Church Lane, Pavenham

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2 bed1 bath

£400k

1 Dewlands, Oakley

MK43 7RW

4 bed

£400k

1 Dickens Close, Harrold

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Bedford report

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

0.2 km

Oakley Garage — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Oakley Primary Academy. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK43 7SQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 7SQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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