What type of property is 3 Browns Close, MK43 0PL?

3 Browns Close, MK43 0PL is a semi-detached house.

When did 3 Browns Close, MK43 0PL last change hands?

3 Browns Close, MK43 0PL last sold for £130,000 in March 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Browns Close, MK43 0PL have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Browns Close, MK43 0PL is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in October 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Browns Close, MK43 0PL?

3 Browns Close, MK43 0PL has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Browns Close, MK43 0PL heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Browns Close, MK43 0PL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Browns Close, MK43 0PL?

3 Browns Close, MK43 0PL is in council tax band C.

Where is 3 Browns Close, MK43 0PL located?

3 Browns Close, MK43 0PL sits in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Browns Close, MK43 0PL?

Police records around 3 Browns Close, MK43 0PL 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.

Which schools serve 3 Browns Close, MK43 0PL?

The closest primary school to 3 Browns Close, MK43 0PL is Marston Moreteyne VC School (134m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College (2.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Browns Close, MK43 0PL?

The closest bus stop to 3 Browns Close, MK43 0PL is Browns Close, 68m away. The nearest rail option is Millbrook (Beds) Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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3 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0PL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 Browns Close

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

3 Browns Close is a semi-detached house in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0PL). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in March 2004. Today's modelled estimate of £305,000 sits 134.6% above the 2004 sale of £130,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£163/sq ft) was about 22.3% 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(1 of 2)

Oct 2021

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 October 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Sept 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0PL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Browns Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

3 Browns Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£305,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£130,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 March 2004Most recent
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0PL: £308,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in MK43 0PL

On the street

Versus other Browns Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 3 Browns Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,757

Street avg £2,822

Strongly below

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 83 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 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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£325k

1 Berry Yard, Cranfield

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1 Bedford Road, Brogborough

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1 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0PL

3 bed

£262k

1 Brook Road, Marston Moretaine

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£356k

1 Arundel Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0JZ

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

Browns Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Marston Moreteyne VC School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK43 0PL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0PL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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