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

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
128 m²
1378 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 7 Ashcraft Close

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

7 Ashcraft Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0FJ). It has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (around 1378 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good.

Held since July 2009 — that's 17 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 2002–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £465,000 sits 99.6% above the 2009 sale of £233,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£169/sq ft) was about 17.4% below the postcode norm. At 128 m² it sits well below the postcode median (183 m² across 3 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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Ashcraft Close

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

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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)
Mar 2018

EPC Rating

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 March 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2018from Nov 2008
Low Energy Lighting
50%85%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Ashcraft Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0FJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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.

Latest sale on 7 Ashcraft Close was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£465,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 7 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2009)

£233,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 July 2009Most recent

    £233,000

    +26.7%over 7 years

  2. 27 June 2002

    £183,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0FJ: £550,000 (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.

7 Ashcraft Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,820

Street avg £2,793

Strongly below

Floor Area

128 m²

Street avg 201 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 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.
£477k

1 Badgers Close, Cranfield

MK43 0GJ

4 bed
£433k

1 Bakery Close, Cranfield

MK43 0HE

4 bed2 bath
£535k

1 Braeburn Way, Cranfield

MK43 0EH

4 bed2 bath
£554k

1 Broad Green, Cranfield

MK43 0JQ

5 bed3 bath
£367k

1 Butler Drive, Lidlington

MK43 0UQ

3 bed2 bath
£366k

1 Astwood Road, Cranfield

MK43 0AU

3 bed
£356k

1 Arundel Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0JZ

3 bed1 bath
£356k

1 Bourne End Road, Cranfield

MK43 0BD

3 bed1 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

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