What kind of home is 22 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ?

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

When did 22 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ last change hands?

22 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ last sold for £290,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £155,000 in December 2011. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 22 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 2011 and May 2024, 22 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ rose from £155,000 to £290,000, a change of £135,000. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 22 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ?

The current EPC rating for 22 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 22 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ?

22 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 22 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ use?

The latest EPC at 22 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 22 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ?

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

Which area is 22 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ in?

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

Is 22 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ in a safe area?

Police records around 22 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.

What schools are near 22 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ?

The closest primary school to 22 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ is Oakley Primary Academy (220m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lincroft Academy (312m).

How well connected is 22 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ?

The closest bus stop to 22 Copthorne Close, MK43 7SQ is Oakley Garage, 158m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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22 Copthorne Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7SQ

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 22 Copthorne Close

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

22 Copthorne Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Oakley, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 7SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2011–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£313/sq ft) was about 28.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £290,000 in May 2024.

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
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageEn bloc

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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 2)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromC73toD64

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Copthorne Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7SQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 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.

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

Current estimate

£301,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£290,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

29 May 2024Most recent
£290,000
+66.7%over 10 years
16 April 2014
£174,000
+12.3%over 2 years
5 December 2011
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 7SQ: £317,500 (2024–2021).

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.

Years Held for 22 Copthorne Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,372

Street avg £3,043

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Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 82 m²

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Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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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.

£298k

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MK43 7EY

3 bed1 bath

£455k

1 Church Lane, Odell

MK43 7AA

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1 Burridges Close, Stevington

MK43 7QE

3 bed

£484k

1 Dove Lane, Harrold

MK43 7DF

3 bed1 bath

£308k

1 Church Lane, Pavenham

MK43 7PT

2 bed1 bath

£237k

1 Bramley Court, Harrold

MK43 7BG

2 bed1 bath

£400k

1 Dewlands, Oakley

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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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