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

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
88 m²
947 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Moat Farm Close

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

5 Moat Farm Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0AE). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Held since December 2002 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £347,000 sits 126.9% above the 2002 sale of £152,950. At 88 m² it sits well below the postcode median (131 m² across 21 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Nov 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Oct 2008
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Moat Farm Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Moat Farm Close has no planning applications on record.

9

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.
Current estimate

£347,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2002)

£152,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 December 2002Most recent

    £152,950

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

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.

On years held, 5 Moat Farm Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,738

Street avg £2,467

Strongly below

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 152 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Moat Farm Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£355k

1 Bourne End Road, Cranfield

MK43 0BD

3 bed1 bath
£339k

1 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0PL

3 bed
£357k

1 Arundel Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0JZ

3 bed1 bath
£365k

1 Astwood Road, Cranfield

MK43 0AU

3 bed
£375k

1 Butler Drive, Lidlington

MK43 0UQ

3 bed2 bath
£313k

1 Allen Court, Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0LL

3 bed
£310k

1 Birch Close, Cranfield

MK43 0FP

3 bed
£425k

1 Bakery Close, Cranfield

MK43 0HE

4 bed2 bath
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 MK43 0AE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK43 0AE

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Moat Farm Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0AE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.