What type of property is 2 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE?

2 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE last change hands?

2 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE last sold for £285,000 in June 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £219,950 in December 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE?

Across 3 sales between December 2002 and June 2015, 2 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE rose from £219,950 to £285,000, a change of £65,050. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE?

2 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (1,399 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE?

2 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE is in council tax band E.

Where is 2 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE located?

2 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE sits in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE?

Police records around 2 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE?

The closest primary school to 2 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE is Marston Moreteyne VC School (438m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College (2.3km).

What is the nearest station to 2 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE?

The closest bus stop to 2 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE is Moreteyne Park, 105m away. The nearest rail option is Millbrook (Beds) Rail Station, 1.8km away.

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2 Moat Farm Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0AE

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

130 m²

1399 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Moat Farm Close

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

2 Moat Farm Close is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0AE). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include outbuildings.

Across 2002–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £449,000 sits 57.5% above the 2015 sale of £285,000. Last sold in June 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
OutbuildingsYes

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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)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Jun 2011

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

20%45%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Moat Farm Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Moat Farm Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

9 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.

2 Moat Farm Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£449,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£285,000

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

2 June 2015Most recent
£285,000
-5.0%over 4 years
19 July 2010
£300,000
+36.4%over 7 years
20 December 2002
£219,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0AE: £520,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in MK43 0AE

On the street

Versus other Moat Farm Close homes

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

Price per m²

£2,192

Street avg £2,443

On par

Floor Area

130 m²

Street avg 149 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Below

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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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Moreteyne Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Marston Moreteyne VC School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK43 0AE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0AE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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