What kind of home is 1 Bedford Villas, SY11 4BJ?

1 Bedford Villas, SY11 4BJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Bedford Villas, SY11 4BJ last change hands?

1 Bedford Villas, SY11 4BJ last sold for £170,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Bedford Villas, SY11 4BJ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Bedford Villas, SY11 4BJ is E with a score of 48 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Bedford Villas, SY11 4BJ?

1 Bedford Villas, SY11 4BJ has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Bedford Villas, SY11 4BJ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Bedford Villas, SY11 4BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Bedford Villas, SY11 4BJ?

1 Bedford Villas, SY11 4BJ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in May 2003. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Bedford Villas, SY11 4BJ?

1 Bedford Villas, SY11 4BJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Bedford Villas, SY11 4BJ in?

1 Bedford Villas, SY11 4BJ sits in Whittington, Oswestry, Oswestry. It falls within the SY11 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Bedford Villas, SY11 4BJ?

Police records around 1 Bedford Villas, SY11 4BJ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Bedford Villas, SY11 4BJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Bedford Villas, SY11 4BJ is Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School (532m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1 Bedford Villas, SY11 4BJ?

The closest rail stop to 1 Bedford Villas, SY11 4BJ is Gobowen Rail Station, 3.0km away.

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1 Bedford Villas, Whittington, Oswestry, SY11 4BJ

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 48

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 1 Bedford Villas

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

1 Bedford Villas is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Whittington, Oswestry, Oswestry (SY11 4BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a loft.

Today's modelled estimate of £227,000 is 33.5% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£165/sq ft) was about 262.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £170,000 in April 2023. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2003.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
LoftYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas fired
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

E48

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Oct 2008

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bedford Villas, Whittington, Oswestry, SY11 4BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

May 2003
New BuildFull
In report
Erection of dwelling on land at rear
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
OS/03/12498/FUL
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What's in 1 Bedford Villas, Whittington, Oswestry, SY11 4BJ's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and 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.

Current estimate

£227,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£170,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

6 April 2023Most recent
£170,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in SY11 4BJ: £42,000 (2023–1996).

Nearby sales in SY11 4BJ

2 Bedford Villas, Whittington, Oswestry, SY11 4BJ
Sold Sept 2023
£220,000

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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 Oswestry district page.

Full Oswestry report

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

3.0 km

Gobowen Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SY11 4BJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SY11 4BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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