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1 Grange Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TE

1 planning record

Estimated value

£485,000

  • Since the 1996 sale (£95,000)+411%
  • Against MK43 7TE's recent median (£250,000)+94%

Newest record on this page: February 2018. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
137 m²
1475 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£485,000

  • Against its 1996 sale (£95,000)+411%
  • Against MK43 7TE's recent median (£250,000)+94%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 1 Grange Close is modelled from its 137 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 7TE. 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

    137 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2016

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 1996

  • Recent sales in MK43 7TE

    5 sales, median £250,000 (2018–2006)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: February 2018Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Grange Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Sales timeline

  1. 22 March 1996Most recent

    £95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 7TE: £250,000 (2018–2006).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 1 Grange Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TE. 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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Overview

About 1 Grange Close

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

1 Grange Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Oakley, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 7TE). It has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (around 1475 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The latest certificate is from July 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

It hasn't traded since March 1996, a hold of 30 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. At 137 m² the property is well over the postcode median (61 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £485,000 sits 410.5% above the 1996 sale of £95,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£64/sq ft) was about 63.7% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2005. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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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 11 Jul 2026

Current Certificate
Jul 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 11 July 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Grange Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Grange Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TE

1decisions1extensions4documents1nearby
  1. Nov 2005
    ConservatoryFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Removal of rear conservatory and single storey rear extension.

    Extension
    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    05/02686/FUL
    Full record in report

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  • The 4 documents, officer reports & conditions
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On the street

Versus other Grange Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Grange Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£693

Street avg £2,481

Strongly below

Floor Area

137 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly below
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.
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Crime

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Oakley Garage — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Oakley Primary Academy. 5 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Oakley Primary AcademyPrimary291m
  • Lincroft AcademySecondary405m
  • Milton Ernest CofE Primary SchoolPrimary2.4km
  • Ursula Taylor Church of England SchoolPrimary2.4km

Nearest stops

  • Oakley GarageBus stop103m
  • The MemorialBus stop302m
  • Queens CloseBus stop372m
  • Lincroft AcademyBus stop382m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences666 reports39%
  • Anti-social Behaviour304 reports18%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson139 reports8%
  • Vehicle Crime116 reports7%

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 7TE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1 Grange Close is modelled from its 137 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 7TE. 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 1 Grange Close. 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 1 Grange Close was lodged in July 2016 at band D and expired in July 2026, 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. 1 application is matched to 1 Grange Close. 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 7TE, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
1 Grange Close 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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