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5 Smeaton Close, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5HQ

Extendable5 sales on record4 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
98 m²
1055 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Smeaton Close

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

5 Smeaton Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Blakelands, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK14 5HQ). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 98 m² the property is well over the postcode median (71 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 10 years since the last transfer (January 2016). Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £327,000 is 25.8% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£246/sq ft) was about 38% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Sept 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2015from Aug 2009
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2025from Jun 2015
EPC improved fromD64toB86
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls
GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2025from Sept 2025
EPC improved fromB86toC75
Heating Controls
Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Smeaton Close, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5HQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 5 Smeaton Close.

  1. Feb 2025
    New BuildFull
    In report

    The erection of a new 1 bedroom end of terrace dwelling (resubmission of approval 16/03380/FUL)

    Documents
    16 docs on file
    Reference
    PLN/2024/2519
    View planning record
  2. Jan 2017
    New BuildFull
    In report

    1 bedroom end of terrace dwelling

    Reference
    16/03380/FUL
    View planning record
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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.

Price for 5 Smeaton Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£327,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£260,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 January 2016Most recent

    £260,000

    +45.2%over 5 years
  2. 29 April 2010

    £179,100

    +11.9%over 5 years
  3. 19 August 2004

    £160,000

    +188.3%over 7 years
  4. 29 May 1997

    £55,500

    -4.3%over 2 years
  5. 29 March 1995

    £58,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK14 5HQ: £330,000 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Smeaton Close homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 5 Smeaton Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,653

Street avg £2,985

On par

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Milton Keynes district page.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Knebworth Roundabout North — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Giffard Park Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 MK14 5HQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK14 5HQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK14 5HQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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