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1 Chequers Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0RF

3 sales on record

Estimated value

£643,000

  • Since the 2016 sale (£400,500)+61%
  • Against MK43 0RF's recent median (£350,000)+84%

Newest record on this page: July 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
9
From EPC
Floor area
220 m²
2368 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£643,000

  • Against its 2016 sale (£400,500)+61%
  • Against MK43 0RF's recent median (£350,000)+84%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 1 Chequers Close is modelled from its 220 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 0RF. 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

    220 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2026

  • Sales of this home

    3 sales recorded, the latest in 2016

  • Recent sales in MK43 0RF

    5 sales, median £350,000 (2017–2007)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: August 2017Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
PlanningNone on this homeFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

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 1998.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 September 2016Most recent

    £400,500

  2. 8 January 2016

    £400,500

    +208.1%over 17 years

  3. 13 February 1998

    £130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0RF: £350,000 (2017–2007).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 1 Chequers Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0RF. 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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Overview

About 1 Chequers Close

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

1 Chequers Close is a detached house in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0RF). It has a recorded floor area of 220 m² (around 2368 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1998–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £643,000 sits 60.5% above the 2016 sale of £400,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£169/sq ft) was about 50.3% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in September 2016.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Mar 2015
EPC improved fromE53toC76
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof
PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Chequers Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0RF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Chequers Close has no planning applications on record.

9

But the area is active

9 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

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.
Full Bedford report

Crime

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Chequers Close — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Marston Moreteyne VC School. 6 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Marston Moreteyne VC SchoolPrimary1.5km
  • Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College16 plus1.6km
  • Wootton Upper SchoolSecondary2.3km
  • Broadmead Lower SchoolPrimary2.6km

Nearest stops

  • Chequers CloseBus stop73m
  • Franklin CloseBus stop281m
  • Lower Shelton RoadBus stop448m
  • Lower Shelton TurnBus stop671m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences666 reports39%
  • Anti-social Behaviour304 reports18%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson139 reports8%
  • Vehicle Crime116 reports7%

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0RF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1 Chequers Close is modelled from its 220 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 0RF. 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. 3 sales are recorded for 1 Chequers 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 1 Chequers Close was lodged in July 2026 at band C and is valid until July 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 1 Chequers 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 6 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK43 0RF, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
1 Chequers Close is in council tax band F. 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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