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13 Highfield Road, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TA

Notable views3 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
170 m²
1830 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 13 Highfield Road

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

13 Highfield Road is a five-bedroom detached house in Oakley, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 7TA). It has a recorded floor area of 170 m² (around 1830 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include notable views. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. Main heating runs on oil.

At 170 m² the property is well over the postcode median (131 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2003–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £748,000 is 29% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£317/sq ft) was about 46.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2019 at £580,000.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • Underfloor heatingYes
  • Previously extendedYes
  • 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.

13 Highfield Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Highfield Road, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Highfield Road has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

3 applications on record at 13 Highfield Road, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TA

3decisions3extensions21documents1nearby
  1. Sept 2010
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Rear of property

    Two storey rear extension with decking.

    Reference
    10/01652/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 21 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

13 Highfield Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£748,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£580,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 September 2019Most recent

    £580,000

    +101.4%over 12 years
  2. 29 May 2007

    £288,000

    +17.6%over 3 years
  3. 28 November 2003

    £245,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 7TA: £390,000 (2022–2014).

On the street

Versus other Highfield Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 13 Highfield Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,412

Street avg £2,624

Above

Floor Area

170 m²

Street avg 152 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 7.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 13 Highfield Road

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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
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.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Memorial — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Oakley Primary Academy. 5 schools nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 7TA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
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75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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