What kind of home is 8 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

8 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR is a mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR last change hands?

8 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR last sold for £77,600 in February 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

The current EPC rating for 8 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in August 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

8 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR use?

The latest EPC at 8 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

8 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 8 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR in?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

Police records around 8 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 8 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

The closest bus stop to 8 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR is Franklin Close, 72m away. The nearest rail option is Stewartby Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Franklin Close

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

8 Franklin Close is a mid-terrace house in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0LR). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2012) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in February 2004. Today's modelled estimate of £240,000 sits 209.3% above the 2004 sale of £77,600. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£102/sq ft) was about 33.7% 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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Aug 2022

Current Certificate

Aug 2012

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 19 August 2022

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Franklin Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Franklin Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2004).

Current estimate

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£77,600

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 February 2004Most recent
£77,600

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.

Price per m² for 8 Franklin Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,093

Street avg £2,476

Strongly below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Above

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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.

£262k

1 Brook Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0NS

£196k

1 Bowling Close, Brogborough

MK43 0SW

£304k

1 Allen Court, Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0LL

3 bed

£310k

1 Birch Close, Cranfield

MK43 0FP

3 bed

£320k

1 Blacksmiths Court, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0BX

£325k

1 Berry Yard, Cranfield

MK43 0YQ

£341k

1 Bedford Road, Brogborough

MK43 0XY

£345k

1 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0PL

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

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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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· 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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70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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