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5 sales on record
About 8 Browns Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
8 Browns Close is a three-bedroom 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 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2014) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Sale prices here have outpaced Bedford HPI: 7.2% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £318,000 sits 67.4% above the 2014 sale of £190,000. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in August 2014. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
What this property has
Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Mar 2024
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 8 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0PL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
8 Browns Close has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.
- Aug 2021ExtensionFullGranted
Extension: Side of property
Part two storey and single side extension.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£318,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 17 years.
Last sold (2014)
£190,000
Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 17 years.
Sales timeline
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 co₂ emissions, 8 Browns Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,568
Street avg £2,806
Floor Area
74 m²
Street avg 84 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor 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.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Browns Close — bus stop.
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
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 35 points of interest in total.
Beautiful places to visit nearby
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Common questions
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