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8 Horton Gate, Giffard Park, Milton Keynes, MK14 5JG

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
144 m²
1550 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Horton Gate

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

8 Horton Gate is a four-bedroom detached house in Giffard Park, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK14 5JG). It has a recorded floor area of 144 m² (around 1550 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in August 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2011. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 144 m² it's 17.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (123 m² median across 7 EPCs). Across 2011–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £538,000 is 19.6% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£290/sq ft) was about 39.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2020 for £450,000.

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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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageDouble

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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)
Apr 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Aug 2010
EPC improved fromD59toC73
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Horton Gate, Giffard Park, Milton Keynes, MK14 5JG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Sept 2011
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property

    Single storey rear and side extension linking existing dwelling to garage and single storey side extension

    Reference
    11/01633/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.

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

Current estimate

£538,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£450,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 January 2020Most recent

    £450,000

    +66.7%over 8 years
  2. 2 February 2011

    £270,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK14 5JG: £370,000 (2024–2015).

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On the street

Versus other Horton Gate homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 8 Horton Gate runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,125

Street avg £3,062

Above

Floor Area

144 m²

Street avg 143 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

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

0.2 km

Horton Gate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Giffard Park Primary School. 17 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 5JG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK14 5JG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK14 5JG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.4dB

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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