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14 Copthorne Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7SQ

Estimated value

£293,000

  • Since the 2006 sale (£173,000)+69%
  • Against MK43 7SQ's recent median (£317,500)-8%

Newest record on this page: October 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
77 m²
829 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
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Valuation

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

£293,000

  • Against its 2006 sale (£173,000)+69%
  • Against MK43 7SQ's recent median (£317,500)-8%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 14 Copthorne Close is modelled from its 77 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 7SQ. 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

    77 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2024

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2006

  • Recent sales in MK43 7SQ

    5 sales, median £317,500 (2024–2022)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: October 2024Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
PlanningNone on this homeFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Sales timeline

  1. 26 January 2006Most recent

    £173,000

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

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 14 Copthorne Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7SQ. 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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Overview

About 14 Copthorne Close

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

14 Copthorne Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Oakley, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 7SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

It hasn't traded since January 2006, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £293,000 sits 69.4% above the 2006 sale of £173,000.

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
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 July 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2014from Sept 2011
EPC improved fromE47toD67
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
36%85%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2024from Mar 2014
Roof
PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Copthorne Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7SQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Copthorne Close has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

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.

On price per m², 14 Copthorne Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,247

Street avg £3,130

Strongly below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par
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

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

Oakley Garage — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Oakley Primary Academy. 5 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Oakley Primary AcademyPrimary220m
  • Lincroft AcademySecondary312m
  • Ursula Taylor Church of England SchoolPrimary2.5km
  • Bromham CofE Primary SchoolPrimary2.5km

Nearest stops

  • Oakley GarageBus stop158m
  • Queens CloseBus stop294m
  • Lincroft AcademyBus stop308m
  • The MemorialBus stop374m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences666 reports39%
  • Anti-social Behaviour304 reports18%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson139 reports8%
  • Vehicle Crime116 reports7%

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

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Comparables

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 14 Copthorne Close is modelled from its 77 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 7SQ. 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 14 Copthorne Close. 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 14 Copthorne Close was lodged in July 2024 at band D and is valid until July 2034. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 14 Copthorne Close. 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 7SQ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
14 Copthorne Close is in council tax band C. 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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