Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
15 Highfield Road, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TA
Listed buildingNotable viewsExtendable2 planning records
Estimated value
£675,000
- Since the 2014 sale (£365,000)+85%
- Against MK43 7TA's recent median (£403,000)+67%
Newest record on this page: December 2022. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
106 m²
1141 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 48
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£675,000
- Against its 2014 sale (£365,000)+85%
- Against MK43 7TA's recent median (£403,000)+67%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 15 Highfield Road is modelled from its 106 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 7TA. 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
106 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2014
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2014
Recent sales in MK43 7TA
5 sales, median £403,000 (2022–2015)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: May 2022 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
15 Highfield Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
15 June 2014Most recent
£365,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 7TA: £403,000 (2022–2015).
Nearby sales in MK43 7TA
6 Highfield Road, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TA
Sold May 2022
£390,0008 Highfield Road, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TA
Sold Apr 2022
£592,0005 Highfield Road, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TA
Sold Mar 2021
£403,00013 Highfield Road, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TA
Sold Sept 2019
£580,0004 Highfield Road, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TA
Sold Jan 2015
£330,000
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 15 Highfield Road, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TA. 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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About 15 Highfield Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
15 Highfield Road is a five-bedroom detached house in Oakley, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 7TA). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. It is a listed building, which means external alterations are tightly controlled but it may qualify for heritage tax reliefs. Other recorded features include notable views, a self-contained annexe and attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (January 2014) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from January 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Today's modelled estimate of £675,000 sits 84.9% above the 2014 sale of £365,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£320/sq ft) was about 83.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and an annexe, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 106 m² it's 29.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (150 m² median across 10 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 70% of similar EPCs). On the market in June 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.
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
- Bathrooms4
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
- LandYes
- Notable viewsYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Listed buildingYes
- Extension potentialPossible
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
15 Highfield Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Jan 2024
Current Certificate
Jan 2014EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E48
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Expired on 27 January 2024
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 15 Highfield Road, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 applications on record at 15 Highfield Road, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TA
2decisions1extensions31documents1nearby
- May 2019Demolition And RebuildFullOutcome in report
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of new dwelling to include lower ground, ground and first floor.
- Reference
- 18/03261/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- AnnexDec 2022Decision
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- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
- All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
- The 31 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Versus other Highfield Road homes
Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
15 Highfield Road is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£3,443
Street avg £2,621
Floor Area
106 m²
Street avg 159 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
6.7 t/year
Street avg 7.0 t/year
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
123/mo
Falling 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.
Nearest schools
- Oakley Primary AcademyPrimary612m
- Lincroft AcademySecondary728m
- Milton Ernest CofE Primary SchoolPrimary2.1km
- Ursula Taylor Church of England SchoolPrimary2.6km
Nearest stops
- The MemorialBus stop215m
- Pavenham RoadBus stop257m
- Oakley GarageBus stop414m
- Queens CloseBus stop514m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences666 reports39%
- Anti-social Behaviour304 reports18%
- Criminal Damage & Arson139 reports8%
- Vehicle Crime116 reports7%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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· 07:00 – 23:00
51.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.7dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Level 3 Building Survey
Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC EListed buildingExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 15 Highfield Road is modelled from its 106 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 7TA. 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 15 Highfield Road. 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 15 Highfield Road was lodged in January 2014 at band E and expired in January 2024, so a new one is needed to sell or let. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 15 Highfield Road. 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 7TA, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 15 Highfield Road is in council tax band E. 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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