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1 Ashcraft Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0FJ

Solar panels
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
183 m²
1970 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 1 Ashcraft Close

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

1 Ashcraft Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0FJ). It has a recorded floor area of 183 m² (around 1970 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (May 2015) shows a C (score 72). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The latest certificate is from May 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £729,000 is 32.5% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£279/sq ft) was about 61.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in January 2016.

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
  • Bathrooms4
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
  • Corner plotYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
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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.

1 Ashcraft 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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 May 2025

Current Certificate
May 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 17 May 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Ashcraft Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0FJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Ashcraft 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.

1 Ashcraft Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£729,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£550,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 January 2016Most recent

    £550,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0FJ: £540,000 (2018–2006).

On the street

Versus other Ashcraft Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Ashcraft Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,005

Street avg £2,398

Strongly above

Floor Area

183 m²

Street avg 182 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Ashcraft 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 · 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

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£651k

1, Bourne End, Cranfield

MK43 0AX

5 bed
£554k

1 Broad Green, Cranfield

MK43 0JQ

5 bed3 bath
£535k

1 Braeburn Way, Cranfield

MK43 0EH

4 bed2 bath
£477k

1 Badgers Close, Cranfield

MK43 0GJ

4 bed
£433k

1 Bakery Close, Cranfield

MK43 0HE

4 bed2 bath
£367k

1 Butler Drive, Lidlington

MK43 0UQ

3 bed2 bath
£366k

1 Astwood Road, Cranfield

MK43 0AU

3 bed
£655k

1 Biggs Avenue, Lidlington

MK43 0WU

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

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Howes Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 0FJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK43 0FJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0FJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

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 1 Ashcraft Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0FJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.