What type of property is 12 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

12 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

12 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR last sold for £140,000 in August 2010, around 16 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £48,500 in May 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between May 1997 and August 2010, 12 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR rose from £48,500 to £140,000, a change of £91,500. That works out to roughly +8.3% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

12 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

12 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 12 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR located?

12 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR sits in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 12 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

Police records around 12 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR 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 12 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

The closest primary school to 12 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR is Marston Moreteyne VC School (1.4km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

The closest bus stop to 12 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR is Franklin Close, 72m away. The nearest rail option is Stewartby Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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12 Franklin Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LR

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 12 Franklin Close

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

12 Franklin Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0LR). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while main heating dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in August 2010. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1997–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £265,000 sits 89.3% above the 2010 sale of £140,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingAllocated

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 November 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromE53toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Franklin Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Franklin 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.

12 Franklin Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£265,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.3% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£140,000

Growth on file: 8.3% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

12 August 2010Most recent
£140,000
+47.4%over 7 years
10 October 2002
£95,000
+58.3%over 3 years
21 July 1999
£60,000
+23.7%over 2 years
8 May 1997
£48,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0LR: £275,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in MK43 0LR

On the street

Versus other Franklin Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 12 Franklin Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,944

Street avg £2,391

Below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.8 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 Birch Close, Cranfield

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3 bed

£345k

1 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0PL

3 bed

£356k

1 Arundel Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0JZ

3 bed1 bath

£356k

1 Bourne End Road, Cranfield

MK43 0BD

3 bed1 bath

£366k

1 Astwood Road, Cranfield

MK43 0AU

3 bed

£367k

1 Butler Drive, Lidlington

MK43 0UQ

3 bed2 bath

£433k

1 Bakery Close, Cranfield

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4 bed2 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.

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Crime

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Franklin Close — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK43 0LR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0LR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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