When did 2 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR last change hands?

2 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR last sold for £146,995 in January 2007, around 20 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 2 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

2 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 2 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR in?

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

Is 2 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR in a safe area?

Police records around 2 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 2 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

The closest primary school to 2 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 2 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

The closest bus stop to 2 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR is Franklin Close, 72m away. The nearest rail option is Stewartby Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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

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Overview

About 2 Franklin Close

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

2 Franklin Close is a three-bedroom property in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0LR). It has council tax band B.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in January 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price.

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Inside

Bedrooms3

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Franklin Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Last sold (2007)

£146,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 January 2007Most recent
£146,995

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

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Comparables

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Area

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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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