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Marlin, Astwood Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0AU

EPC A3 sales on record5 planning records
Property type
Detached
Floor area
469 m²
5048 sq ft
Energy rating
A
Score 93
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Overview

About Marlin

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

Marlin is a detached house in Cranfield, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0AU). It has a recorded floor area of 469 m² (around 5048 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (January 2021) returns an A (score 93), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in September 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 5 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

At 469 m² the property is well over the postcode median (94 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£327/sq ft) was about 35.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2021 for £1,650,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

Marlin ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2021

EPC Rating

A
A93
B
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
—

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 January 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2021from Sept 2017
EPC improved fromF28toA93
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
PoorVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
64%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC APre-1919 buildDetached over 300m²

Because the property was built before 1919 and is a large detached home over 300m², we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Marlin, Astwood Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 applications on record at Marlin, Astwood Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0AU

5decisions2extensions11documents9nearby
  1. Apr 2004
    Full
    Outcome in report

    Full: Retention of 1.9m high boundary fence.

    Reference
    MB/04/00101/FULL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. Demolition And RebuildDecision

+ 2 more applications in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (5 on record)
  • All 5 applications on this property in full, plus 9 notable nearby
  • The 11 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Price for Marlin has grown more than fourfold since the 2002 starting point.

Current estimate

£1,546,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.2% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£1,650,000

Growth on file: 10.2% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 November 2021Most recent

    £1,650,000

    +200.0%over 3 years

  2. 23 November 2017

    £550,000

    +120.0%over 15 years

  3. 23 May 2002

    £250,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in MK43 0AU: £258,975 (2018–2002).

On the street

Versus other Astwood Road homes

Three headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Marlin outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

93 (A)

Street avg 56 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

469 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Marlin

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 · from £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

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

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1 Broad Green, Cranfield

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1 Braeburn Way, Cranfield

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4 bed2 bath
£513k

1 Brooke Piece, Marston Moretaine

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£481k

1 Bowling Green Road, Cranfield

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1 Badgers Close, Cranfield

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4 bed
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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bourne End Road — bus stop.

Closest school

2.4 km

Holywell School. 2 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 0AU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK43 0AU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.7dB

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 Marlin, Astwood Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0AU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.