What type of property is 1 Cook Close, MK43 0WT?

1 Cook Close, MK43 0WT is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 1 Cook Close, MK43 0WT last change hands?

1 Cook Close, MK43 0WT last sold for £520,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £480,000 in February 2020, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Cook Close, MK43 0WT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2020 and August 2024, 1 Cook Close, MK43 0WT rose from £480,000 to £520,000, a change of £40,000. That works out to roughly +1.8% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Cook Close, MK43 0WT have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Cook Close, MK43 0WT is B with a score of 85 out of 100, lodged in November 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Cook Close, MK43 0WT?

1 Cook Close, MK43 0WT has a recorded floor area of 160 m² (1,722 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Cook Close, MK43 0WT heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Cook Close, MK43 0WT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 1 Cook Close, MK43 0WT located?

1 Cook Close, MK43 0WT sits in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Cook Close, MK43 0WT?

Police records around 1 Cook Close, MK43 0WT 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.

Which schools serve 1 Cook Close, MK43 0WT?

The closest primary school to 1 Cook Close, MK43 0WT is Marston Moreteyne VC School (1.0km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Cook Close, MK43 0WT?

The closest bus stop to 1 Cook Close, MK43 0WT is Watson Way, 155m away. The nearest rail option is Stewartby Rail Station, 1.6km away.

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1 Cook Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0WT

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

160 m²

1722 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 85

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Cook Close

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

1 Cook Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0WT). It has a recorded floor area of 160 m² (around 1722 sq ft). The latest certificate (November 2017) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 93). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2020–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.8% per year. Last sale on file: £520,000 in August 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

EPC Rating

B85

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

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

1 Cook Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

9applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Current estimate

£538,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.8% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£520,000

Growth on file: 1.8% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

8 August 2024Most recent
£520,000
+8.3%over 4 years
28 February 2020
£480,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0WT: £510,000 (2020–2017).

Nearby sales in MK43 0WT

On the street

Versus other Cook Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Cook Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,250

Street avg £3,240

On par

Floor Area

160 m²

Street avg 158 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 7 years

Strongly below

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Watson Way — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 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 0WT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0WT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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