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

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
123 m²
1324 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 42 Smeaton Close

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

42 Smeaton Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Blakelands, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK14 5HR). It has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (around 1324 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 123 m² the property is well over the postcode median (73 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2015–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £528,000 is 12.3% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£355/sq ft) was about 214.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £470,000.

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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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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 2)
May 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Mar 2015
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Smeaton Close, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Smeaton Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

  1. Mar 2022
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Proposed single storey side extension and new wood burning stove to rear

    Agent
    Landy Design
    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    22/00114/FUL
    View planning record
  2. Oct 2016
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Proposed first floor side extension and alterations to property including french doors to replace existing patio doors and sliding door to replace existing window to ground floor rear elevation, enlarged window opening to first floor rear elevation, and new windows to first floor front, side and rear elevations.

    New Windows
    Reference
    16/02463/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.

Latest sale on 42 Smeaton Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£528,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£470,000

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 January 2023Most recent

    £470,000

    +75.7%over 7 years
  2. 9 July 2015

    £267,500

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

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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.

Floor Area for 42 Smeaton Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,821

Street avg £2,199

Strongly above

Floor Area

123 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below
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

0.2 km

Giffard Park Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK14 5HR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.8dB

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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