What kind of home is 1a, Highland Drive, RG23 7LF?

1a, Highland Drive, RG23 7LF is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1a, Highland Drive, RG23 7LF?

1a, Highland Drive, RG23 7LF last sold for £265,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1a, Highland Drive, RG23 7LF?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Highland Drive, RG23 7LF is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Highland Drive, RG23 7LF?

1a, Highland Drive, RG23 7LF has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (441 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 46% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG23 7LF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Highland Drive, RG23 7LF use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Highland Drive, RG23 7LF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Highland Drive, RG23 7LF?

1a, Highland Drive, RG23 7LF is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1a, Highland Drive, RG23 7LF in?

1a, Highland Drive, RG23 7LF sits in Oakley, Basingstoke, Basingstoke. It falls within the RG23 postcode district in Hampshire.

Is 1a, Highland Drive, RG23 7LF in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Highland Drive, RG23 7LF show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (250% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1a, Highland Drive, RG23 7LF?

The closest primary school to 1a, Highland Drive, RG23 7LF is Oakley Infant School (447m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1a, Highland Drive, RG23 7LF?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Highland Drive, RG23 7LF is Croft Road, 248m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Highland Drive, Oakley, Basingstoke, RG23 7LF

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Oakley, Basingstoke, Basingstoke (RG23 7LF). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in November 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

At 41 m² it sits well below the postcode median (81 m² across 19 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£600/sq ft) was about 105.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2024 for £265,000.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
DrivewayYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Nov 2016

EPC improved fromD61toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Highland Drive, Oakley, Basingstoke, RG23 7LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 notable applications 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.

Current estimate

£284,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£265,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 September 2024Most recent
£265,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG23 7LF: £370,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in RG23 7LF

On the street

Versus other Highland Drive homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,463

Street avg £4,068

Strongly above

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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4 bed

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Basingstoke district page.

Full Basingstoke report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Croft Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Oakley Infant School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG23 7LF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG23 7LF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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