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

5 sales on record3 planning records
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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Overview

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.

Specifications

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
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 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

New assessment needed to sell or let

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

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Planning

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
  1. Aug 2006
    OutbuildingFull
    Outcome in report

    Full: Erection of detached garage.

    Reference
    MB/06/01119/FULL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 9 notable nearby
  • The 7 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£316,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£190,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 August 2014Most recent

    £190,000

    +12.4%over 4 years

  2. 22 April 2010

    £169,000

    +1.5%over 5 years

  3. 22 July 2004

    £166,500

    +125.0%over 4 years

  4. 29 July 1999

    £74,000

    +32.1%over 2 years

  5. 17 February 1997

    £56,000

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

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.

On co₂ emissions, 8 Browns Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,568

Street avg £2,755

On par

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 83 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Browns Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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1 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine

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£366k

1 Astwood Road, Cranfield

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3 bed
£367k

1 Butler Drive, Lidlington

MK43 0UQ

3 bed2 bath
£433k

1 Bakery Close, Cranfield

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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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 0PL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK43 0PL

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0PL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.