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3 Beechwood Drive, Marlow, SL7 2DH

EPC BSwimming poolNotable views26 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
7
Floor area
704 m²
7578 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 83
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Beechwood Drive

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

3 Beechwood Drive is a six-bedroom detached house in Marlow (SL7 2DH). It has a recorded floor area of 704 m² (around 7578 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. There is a swimming pool on the plot, uncommon for the area. Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (July 2024) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

At 704 m² the property is well over the postcode median (375 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Across 2003–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £4,983,000 sits 244.8% above the 2020 sale of £1,445,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£191/sq ft) was about 35.7% below the postcode norm. 26 planning records sit against the property, 16 approved, 9 refused. Past consents include an extension and tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sale on file: £1,445,000 in March 2020.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

  • Bedrooms6
  • Bathrooms7

Outside

  • ParkingOff road
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Swimming poolYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Achieving this rating across a home of this size is uncommon — larger homes typically score lower.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Jul 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
B83
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Oct 2013
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
92%20%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2018from Jul 2014
EPC improved fromE50toC70
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
SecondaryTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2024from Jul 2018
EPC improved fromC70toB83
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Beechwood Drive, Marlow, SL7 2DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 3 Beechwood Drive was refused — worth checking the council file.

  1. Dec 2024
    OutbuildingFull
    In report

    Householder application for construction of detached double garage

    Documents
    16 docs on file
    Reference
    24/07415/FUL
    View planning record
  2. Dec 2024
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Householder application for construction of rear first floor terrace with glass balustrade

    Documents
    19 docs on file
    Reference
    24/07417/FUL
    View planning record
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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.

3 Beechwood Drive's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2003).

Current estimate

£4,983,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.8% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£1,445,000

Growth on file: 1.8% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 March 2020Most recent

    £1,445,000

    +33.8%over 16 years
  2. 8 July 2003

    £1,080,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SL7 2DH: £1,600,000 (2019–2003).

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On the street

Versus other Beechwood Drive homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 3 Beechwood Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,053

Street avg £13,654

Strongly below

Floor Area

704 m²

Street avg 339 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

6 years

Street avg 13 years

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 Marlow district page.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Pound Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Spinfield School. 10 schools nearby.

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The full 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 SL7 2DH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SL7 2DH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SL7 2DH

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

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