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7 Brockwell, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TD

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
148 m²
1593 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 7 Brockwell

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

7 Brockwell is a four-bedroom detached house in Oakley, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 7TD). It has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (around 1593 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2016) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The latest certificate is from April 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £583,000 sits 64.3% above the 2014 sale of £354,750. On the market in February 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Brockwell

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

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 Apr 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Apr 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Jan 2013
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
91%58%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2016from Jun 2014
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
58%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2016from Mar 2016
EPC improved fromD60toC70
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Brockwell, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Brockwell 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

7 Brockwell has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£583,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 17 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£354,750

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 February 2014Most recent

    £354,750

    +188.4%over 16 years
  2. 28 February 1997

    £123,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 7TD: £630,000 (2025–2017).

On the street

Versus other Brockwell homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 7 Brockwell lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,397

Street avg £2,744

Below

Floor Area

148 m²

Street avg 163 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Brockwell

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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.

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

The Memorial — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Oakley Primary Academy. 5 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 7TD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 7 Brockwell, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.