What type of property is 8 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE?

8 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE last change hands?

8 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE last sold for £328,000 in September 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £231,300 in December 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 2003 and September 2016, 8 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE rose from £231,300 to £328,000, a change of £96,700. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE?

The current EPC rating for 8 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE?

8 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (1,410 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE?

8 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 8 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE located?

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

Is 8 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE show an average of 123 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (22% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE?

The closest primary school to 8 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 transport links are near 8 Moat Farm Close, MK43 0AE?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Moat Farm Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0AE

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

131 m²

1410 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Moat Farm Close

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

8 Moat Farm Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0AE). It has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (around 1410 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2012) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The latest certificate is from July 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2003–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £409,000 is 24.7% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£233/sq ft) was about 22.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in September 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 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

Bedrooms4
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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.

8 Moat Farm Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Jul 2022

Current Certificate

Jul 2012

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 29 July 2022

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Moat Farm Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

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

Current estimate

£409,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£328,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

15 September 2016Most recent
£328,000
+31.2%over 3 years
11 September 2013
£250,000
+8.1%over 9 years
19 December 2003
£231,300

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0AE: £520,000 (2025–2023).

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.

EPC Rating for 8 Moat Farm Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,504

Street avg £2,483

On par

Floor Area

131 m²

Street avg 149 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

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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1 Butler Drive, Lidlington

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£356k

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3 bed1 bath

£356k

1 Bourne End Road, Cranfield

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine

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3 bed

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

123/mo

Falling 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

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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