What type of property is 5 Beechwood Drive, SL7 2DH?

5 Beechwood Drive, SL7 2DH is a detached house.

When did 5 Beechwood Drive, SL7 2DH last change hands?

5 Beechwood Drive, SL7 2DH last sold for £1,663,500 in January 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Beechwood Drive, SL7 2DH?

The current EPC rating for 5 Beechwood Drive, SL7 2DH is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in November 2017 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Beechwood Drive, SL7 2DH?

5 Beechwood Drive, SL7 2DH has a recorded floor area of 375 m² (4,036 sq ft). That makes it about 54% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SL7 2DH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Beechwood Drive, SL7 2DH heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Beechwood Drive, SL7 2DH records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 5 Beechwood Drive, SL7 2DH?

5 Beechwood Drive, SL7 2DH has 8 planning records on file (7 approved), most recent in October 2022. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Beechwood Drive, SL7 2DH?

5 Beechwood Drive, SL7 2DH is in council tax band H. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 5 Beechwood Drive, SL7 2DH located?

5 Beechwood Drive, SL7 2DH sits in Marlow. It falls within the SL7 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Beechwood Drive, SL7 2DH?

Police records around 5 Beechwood Drive, SL7 2DH show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Beechwood Drive, SL7 2DH?

The closest primary school to 5 Beechwood Drive, SL7 2DH is Spinfield School (905m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (1.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Beechwood Drive, SL7 2DH?

The closest bus stop to 5 Beechwood Drive, SL7 2DH is Pound Lane, 320m away. The nearest rail option is Marlow Rail Station, 2.1km away.

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5 Beechwood Drive, Marlow, SL7 2DH

8 planning records

Property type

Detached

Floor area

375 m²

4036 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band H

Overview

About 5 Beechwood Drive

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

5 Beechwood Drive is a detached house in Marlow (SL7 2DH). It has a recorded floor area of 375 m² (around 4036 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2020 and council tax band H. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

Today's modelled estimate of £4,642,000 sits 179.1% above the 2019 sale of £1,663,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£412/sq ft) was about 147.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 8 planning records sit against the property, 7 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Sold January 2019 for £1,663,500.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 2)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Nov 2017

EPC improved fromF33toC80

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

SecondaryHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

23%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Beechwood Drive, Marlow, SL7 2DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Beechwood Drive has been through 7 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

Oct 2022
OutbuildingFull
In report
Householder application for construction of Garden Office/Shed to front
Documents
18 docs on file
Reference
22/06395/FUL
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Oct 2021
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Remove x 1 lower branch to allow for tall vehicles to enter site x 1 Giant Redwood (T2) and crown lift tertiary branches to give 5m clearance to prevent canopy damage during the installation of piles x 1 Sycamore (T8)
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
21/07549/TPO
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What's in 5 Beechwood Drive, Marlow, SL7 2DH's planning history?

6 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Beechwood Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£4,642,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£1,663,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 January 2019Most recent
£1,663,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SL7 2DH: £1,445,000 (2020–2003).

Nearby sales in SL7 2DH

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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.

Price per m²

£4,436

Street avg £12,859

Above

Floor Area

375 m²

Street avg 405 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

On par

Years Held

7 years

Street avg 13 years

Below

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£3.7m

1 Beechwood Drive

SL7 2DH

6 bed5 bath

£2.7m

1 Beechgrove Gardens

SL7 2TH

4 bed4 bath

£2.0m

1 Beechwood Nurseries, Henley Road

SL7 2ED

£1.9m

1 Bretton Court, West Street

SL7 2BU

£1.7m

1 Capetown Cottages, Spinfield Lane

SL7 2JZ

£1.4m

1 Conniston Close

SL7 2RG

£1.3m

1 Bovingdon Heights

SL7 2JR

4 bed2 bath

£1.2m

1 Brampton Mews, Pound Lane

SL7 2SY

4 bed3 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Marlow report

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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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· 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

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Common questions

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