What kind of home is 15 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

15 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 15 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR sell for?

15 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR last sold for £112,000 in November 2002, around 24 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £57,000 in October 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between October 1997 and November 2002, 15 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR rose from £57,000 to £112,000, a change of £55,000. That works out to roughly +14.1% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

The current EPC rating for 15 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in November 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

15 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK43 0LR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR use?

The latest EPC at 15 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

15 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.

Which area is 15 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR in?

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

Is 15 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR in a safe area?

Police records around 15 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.

What schools are near 15 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

The closest primary school to 15 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.

How well connected is 15 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

The closest bus stop to 15 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR is Franklin Close, 72m away. The nearest rail option is Stewartby Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 15 Franklin Close

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

15 Franklin Close is an end-of-terrace house in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0LR). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2017) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since November 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £285,000 sits 154.5% above the 2002 sale of £112,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£133/sq ft) was about 22.5% below the postcode norm.

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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

Nov 2017

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 November 2027

1 year remaining

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DExtended 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 15 Franklin Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 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.

15 Franklin Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£285,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.1% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£112,000

Growth on file: 14.1% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

22 November 2002Most recent
£112,000
+45.5%over 1 year
19 July 2001
£77,000
+35.1%over 3 years
9 October 1997
£57,000

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.

Years Held for 15 Franklin Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,436

Street avg £2,442

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Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly 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 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine

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£356k

1 Arundel Road, Marston Moretaine

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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.

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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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