What type of property is 14 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ?

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

What did 14 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ sell for?

14 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ last sold for £173,000 in January 2006, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 14 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ?

The current EPC rating for 14 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ?

14 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK43 7SQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ?

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

Where is 14 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ located?

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

Is 14 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ in a safe area?

Police records around 14 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ show an average of 123 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (22% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 14 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ?

The closest primary school to 14 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 14 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ?

The closest bus stop to 14 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ is Oakley Garage, 158m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Copthorne Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7SQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

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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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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

D66

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

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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.

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.

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

Current estimate

£293,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£173,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 January 2006Most recent
£173,000

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.

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

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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.

£307k

1 Eagle Way, Harrold

MK43 7EW

3 bed

£255k

1 Baileys Villas, Pavenham Road, Felmersham

MK43 7EY

3 bed1 bath

£457k

1 Burridges Close, Stevington

MK43 7QE

3 bed

£474k

1 Church Lane, Odell

MK43 7AA

3 bed

£522k

1 Dove Lane, Harrold

MK43 7DF

3 bed1 bath

£313k

1 Church Lane, Pavenham

MK43 7PT

2 bed1 bath

£241k

1 Bramley Court, Harrold

MK43 7BG

2 bed1 bath

£400k

1 Dewlands, Oakley

MK43 7RW

4 bed

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.

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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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