What kind of home is 6 Browns Close, MK43 0PL?

6 Browns Close, MK43 0PL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 6 Browns Close, MK43 0PL last change hands?

6 Browns Close, MK43 0PL last sold for £147,000 in July 2010, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £136,500 in March 2003, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 6 Browns Close, MK43 0PL?

Across 2 sales between March 2003 and July 2010, 6 Browns Close, MK43 0PL rose from £136,500 to £147,000, a change of £10,500. That works out to roughly +1% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 6 Browns Close, MK43 0PL?

The current EPC rating for 6 Browns Close, MK43 0PL is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Browns Close, MK43 0PL?

6 Browns Close, MK43 0PL has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 38% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK43 0PL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Browns Close, MK43 0PL use?

The latest EPC at 6 Browns Close, MK43 0PL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 6 Browns Close, MK43 0PL had any planning applications?

6 Browns Close, MK43 0PL has council approval for rear extension granted in March 2018 under ref. CB/18/00448/LDCP. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Browns Close, MK43 0PL?

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

Which area is 6 Browns Close, MK43 0PL in?

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

How safe is the area around 6 Browns Close, MK43 0PL?

Police records around 6 Browns Close, MK43 0PL 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 6 Browns Close, MK43 0PL?

The closest primary school to 6 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 6 Browns Close, MK43 0PL?

The closest bus stop to 6 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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6 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0PL

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Browns Close

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

6 Browns Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0PL). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

It hasn't traded since July 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. At 102 m² the property is well over the postcode median (74 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2003–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £355,000 sits 141.5% above the 2010 sale of £147,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£134/sq ft) was about 36.8% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2018. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromE52toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0PL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Browns Close has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

Mar 2018
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Rear of property
Rear extension
Reference
CB/18/00448/LDCP
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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.

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

Current estimate

£355,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.0% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£147,000

Growth on file: 1.0% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

26 July 2010Most recent
£147,000
+7.7%over 7 years
14 March 2003
£136,500

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 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 6 Browns Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,441

Street avg £2,908

Strongly below

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Astwood Road, Cranfield

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1 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine

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3 bed

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£310k

1 Birch Close, Cranfield

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3 bed

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1 Bakery Close, Cranfield

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady 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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