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

Notable views3 sales on record
Bedrooms
4
Council tax
Band C
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Overview

About 17 Franklin Close

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

17 Franklin Close is a four-bedroom property in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0LR). It has council tax band C. Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Held since October 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.2% per year.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

  • Bedrooms4

Outside

  • Notable viewsYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
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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.

No EPC on record

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Franklin Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Franklin Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Last sold (2005)

£154,995

Growth on file: 12.2% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 October 2005Most recent

    £154,995

    +90.2%over 5 years

  2. 23 December 1999

    £81,500

    +39.3%over 2 years

  3. 1 May 1997

    £58,500

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

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Franklin 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
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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.

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

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
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 17 Franklin Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.