What kind of home is 4 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

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

What is the EPC rating for 4 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

The current EPC rating for 4 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

4 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK43 0LR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR use?

The latest EPC at 4 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

4 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 4 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR in?

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

What is crime like near 4 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

Police records around 4 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 4 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

The closest primary school to 4 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 transport links are near 4 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

The closest bus stop to 4 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR is Franklin Close, 72m away. The nearest rail option is Stewartby Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Franklin Close

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

4 Franklin Close is an end-of-terrace house in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0LR). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 74). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 84 m² it's 18.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (71 m² median across 11 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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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.

4 Franklin Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Franklin Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Franklin Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

9applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 Franklin Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£282,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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.

EPC Rating for 4 Franklin Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 59 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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 Birch Close, Cranfield

MK43 0FP

3 bed

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1 Allen Court, Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0LL

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1 Blacksmiths Court, Marston Moretaine

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1 Bedford Road, Brogborough

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1 Berry Yard, Cranfield

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1 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine

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3 bed

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

2/mo

Steady 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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