What kind of home is 40 Smeaton Close, MK14 5HR?

40 Smeaton Close, MK14 5HR is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 40 Smeaton Close, MK14 5HR sell for?

40 Smeaton Close, MK14 5HR last sold for £360,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £192,000 in July 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 40 Smeaton Close, MK14 5HR changed over time?

Across 3 sales between July 2006 and April 2023, 40 Smeaton Close, MK14 5HR rose from £192,000 to £360,000, a change of £168,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 40 Smeaton Close, MK14 5HR have?

The current EPC rating for 40 Smeaton Close, MK14 5HR is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in December 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 Smeaton Close, MK14 5HR?

40 Smeaton Close, MK14 5HR has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK14 5HR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 Smeaton Close, MK14 5HR use?

The latest EPC at 40 Smeaton Close, MK14 5HR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 40 Smeaton Close, MK14 5HR?

40 Smeaton Close, MK14 5HR is in council tax band C.

Which area is 40 Smeaton Close, MK14 5HR in?

40 Smeaton Close, MK14 5HR sits in Blakelands, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes. It falls within the MK14 postcode district.

Is 40 Smeaton Close, MK14 5HR in a safe area?

Police records around 40 Smeaton Close, MK14 5HR show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 40 Smeaton Close, MK14 5HR?

The closest primary school to 40 Smeaton Close, MK14 5HR is Giffard Park Primary School (193m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is E-Act Ousedale School (800m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 40 Smeaton Close, MK14 5HR?

The closest bus stop to 40 Smeaton Close, MK14 5HR is Knebworth Roundabout North, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Smeaton Close, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5HR

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 40 Smeaton Close

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

40 Smeaton Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Blakelands, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK14 5HR). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2020) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2006–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£403/sq ft) was about 260.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2023 at £360,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2020

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2020from Mar 2011

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

38%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Smeaton Close, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Smeaton Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

4applications 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.

40 Smeaton Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£387,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£360,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

20 April 2023Most recent
£360,000
+70.6%over 9 years
13 June 2013
£211,000
+9.9%over 6 years
6 July 2006
£192,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK14 5HR: £288,500 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in MK14 5HR

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On the street

Versus other Smeaton Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 40 Smeaton Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,337

Street avg £2,166

Strongly above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Knebworth Roundabout North — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Giffard Park Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK14 5HR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK14 5HR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.8dB

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55 dB

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Common questions

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