Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
8 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0PL
5 sales on record3 planning records
Estimated value
£316,000
- Since the 2014 sale (£190,000)+66%
- Against MK43 0PL's recent median (£308,000)+3%
Newest record on this page: December 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Our estimate
£316,000
- Against its 2014 sale (£190,000)+66%
- Against MK43 0PL's recent median (£308,000)+3%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 8 Browns Close is modelled from its 74 m² EPC floor area, its 5 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 0PL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
74 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2014
Sales of this home
5 sales recorded, the latest in 2014
Recent sales in MK43 0PL
5 sales, median £308,000 (2024–2021)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: December 2024 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 3 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.
Sales timeline
14 August 2014Most recent
£190,000
+12.4%over 4 years22 April 2010
£169,000
+1.5%over 5 years22 July 2004
£166,500
+125.0%over 4 years29 July 1999
£74,000
+32.1%over 2 years17 February 1997
£56,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0PL: £308,000 (2024–2021).
Nearby sales in MK43 0PL
11 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0PL
Sold Dec 2024
£315,00023 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0PL
Sold Nov 2022
£330,0002 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0PL
Sold Sept 2021
£265,00027 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0PL
Sold Apr 2021
£290,00019 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0PL
Sold Feb 2021
£308,000
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 8 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0PL. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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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.
Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £316,000 sits 66.3% 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
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
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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
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2014
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Expired on 5 March 2024
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Mar 2014from Feb 2010
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat
Heating controls changed
Hot Water
AverageGood
Hot water efficiency improved
Low Energy Lighting
46%22%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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.
3 applications on record at 8 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0PL
3decisions2extensions7documents9nearby
- Aug 2006OutbuildingFullOutcome in report
Full: Erection of detached garage.
- Reference
- MB/06/01119/FULL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionAug 2021Decision
- ExtensionMar 2018Decision
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- The 7 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Versus other Browns Close homes
Four headline reads against 13 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 £2,755
Floor Area
74 m²
Street avg 83 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
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
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.
Nearest schools
- Marston Moreteyne VC SchoolPrimary134m
- Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College16 plus2.0km
- Thomas Johnson Lower SchoolPrimary2.6km
- Marston Vale Middle SchoolSecondary2.6km
Nearest stops
- Browns CloseBus stop68m
- The BellBus stop80m
- Tylecote CloseBus stop131m
- St Mary's CloseBus stop234m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences666 reports39%
- Anti-social Behaviour304 reports18%
- Criminal Damage & Arson139 reports8%
- Vehicle Crime116 reports7%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.5dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 8 Browns Close is modelled from its 74 m² EPC floor area, its 5 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 0PL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 5 sales are recorded for 8 Browns Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 8 Browns Close was lodged in March 2014 at band D and expired in March 2024, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 3 applications are matched to 8 Browns Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 5 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK43 0PL, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 8 Browns Close is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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