What kind of home is 5 Ashcraft Close, MK43 0FJ?

5 Ashcraft Close, MK43 0FJ is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Ashcraft Close, MK43 0FJ last change hands?

5 Ashcraft Close, MK43 0FJ last sold for £570,000 in August 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £338,950 in June 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Ashcraft Close, MK43 0FJ changed over time?

Across 4 sales between June 2002 and August 2018, 5 Ashcraft Close, MK43 0FJ rose from £338,950 to £570,000, a change of £231,050. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Ashcraft Close, MK43 0FJ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Ashcraft Close, MK43 0FJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in October 2016. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Ashcraft Close, MK43 0FJ?

5 Ashcraft Close, MK43 0FJ has a recorded floor area of 237 m² (2,551 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK43 0FJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Ashcraft Close, MK43 0FJ use?

The latest EPC at 5 Ashcraft Close, MK43 0FJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Ashcraft Close, MK43 0FJ?

5 Ashcraft Close, MK43 0FJ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 5 Ashcraft Close, MK43 0FJ in?

5 Ashcraft Close, MK43 0FJ sits in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Ashcraft Close, MK43 0FJ?

Police records around 5 Ashcraft Close, MK43 0FJ 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.

What schools are near 5 Ashcraft Close, MK43 0FJ?

The closest primary school to 5 Ashcraft Close, MK43 0FJ is Marston Moreteyne VC School (484m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College (2.5km).

What is the nearest station to 5 Ashcraft Close, MK43 0FJ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Ashcraft Close, MK43 0FJ is Howes Drive, 132m away. The nearest rail option is Millbrook (Beds) Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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

4 sales on record

Estimated value

£753,000

Since the 2018 sale (£570,000)+32%
Against MK43 0FJ's recent median (£395,000)+91%

Newest record on this page: August 2018. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

237 m²

2551 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£753,000

Against its 2018 sale (£570,000)+32%
Against MK43 0FJ's recent median (£395,000)+91%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 5 Ashcraft Close is modelled from its 237 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 0FJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
237 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2016
Sales of this home
4 sales recorded, the latest in 2018
Recent sales in MK43 0FJ
5 sales, median £395,000 (2018–2004)

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Valuation	Estimate from the last refresh	Analysed against comparable sales
Planning	None on this home	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 5 Ashcraft Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Sales timeline

23 August 2018Most recent
£570,000
+1.2%over 1 year
8 December 2016
£563,000
+28.0%over 10 years
24 October 2006
£440,000
+29.8%over 4 years
27 June 2002
£338,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0FJ: £395,000 (2018–2004).

Nearby sales in MK43 0FJ

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 5 Ashcraft Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0FJ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
Larger development activity nearbyIn report
Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 5 Ashcraft Close

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

5 Ashcraft Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0FJ). It has a recorded floor area of 237 m² (around 2551 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (October 2016) shows a C (score 70).

At 237 m² the property is well over the postcode median (182 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last sale on file: £570,000 in August 2018. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2002–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £753,000 is 32.1% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£223/sq ft) was about 24.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble, Detached

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

5 Ashcraft Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Oct 2026

Current Certificate

Oct 2016

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

7.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 17 October 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Planning

Planning history

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

5 Ashcraft 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.

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.

Years Held for 5 Ashcraft Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,405

Street avg £2,598

Below

Floor Area

237 m²

Street avg 164 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.6 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly below

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.

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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.

Nearest schools

Marston Moreteyne VC SchoolPrimary484m
Thomas Johnson Lower SchoolPrimary2.2km
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College16 plus2.5km

Nearest stops

Howes DriveBus stop132m
Manor RoadBus stop187m
Moreteyne ParkBus stop299m
The BellBus stop470m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences666 reports39%
Anti-social Behaviour304 reports18%
Criminal Damage & Arson139 reports8%
Vehicle Crime116 reports7%

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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· 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

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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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Method

How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.

Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 5 Ashcraft Close is modelled from its 237 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 0FJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 4 sales are recorded for 5 Ashcraft Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 5 Ashcraft Close was lodged in October 2016 at band C and expired in October 2026, so a new one is needed to sell or let. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 5 Ashcraft Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 3 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK43 0FJ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 5 Ashcraft Close is in council tax band G. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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