What kind of home is 8 Minton Close, MK14 5JB?

8 Minton Close, MK14 5JB is a semi-detached house.

When did 8 Minton Close, MK14 5JB last change hands?

8 Minton Close, MK14 5JB last sold for £241,000 in July 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £162,000 in January 2007, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Minton Close, MK14 5JB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2007 and July 2021, 8 Minton Close, MK14 5JB rose from £162,000 to £241,000, a change of £79,000. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Minton Close, MK14 5JB?

The current EPC rating for 8 Minton Close, MK14 5JB is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in October 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Minton Close, MK14 5JB?

8 Minton Close, MK14 5JB has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Minton Close, MK14 5JB use?

The latest EPC at 8 Minton Close, MK14 5JB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Minton Close, MK14 5JB?

8 Minton Close, MK14 5JB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 8 Minton Close, MK14 5JB in?

8 Minton Close, MK14 5JB sits in Blakelands, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes. It falls within the MK14 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Minton Close, MK14 5JB?

Police records around 8 Minton Close, MK14 5JB 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 8 Minton Close, MK14 5JB?

The closest primary school to 8 Minton Close, MK14 5JB is Giffard Park Primary School (215m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is E-Act Ousedale School (973m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Minton Close, MK14 5JB?

The closest bus stop to 8 Minton Close, MK14 5JB is Knebworth Roundabout North, 185m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Minton Close, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5JB

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Minton Close

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

8 Minton Close is a semi-detached house in Blakelands, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK14 5JB). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2007–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£315/sq ft) was about 204.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2021 at £241,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Oct 2021

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Sept 2011

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Minton Close, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5JB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Minton 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£248,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£241,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

15 July 2021Most recent
£241,000
+48.8%over 14 years
9 January 2007
£162,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK14 5JB: £70,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in MK14 5JB

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On the street

Versus other Minton Close homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 Minton Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,394

Street avg £2,130

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Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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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

0.2 km

Knebworth Roundabout North — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Giffard Park Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK14 5JB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.2dB

Low

55 dB

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