What type of property is 8 Bessemer Court, MK14 5JW?

8 Bessemer Court, MK14 5JW is a 1-bedroom detached house.

When did 8 Bessemer Court, MK14 5JW last change hands?

8 Bessemer Court, MK14 5JW last sold for £45,000 in May 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £50,000 in December 2007, so prices have been falling over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Bessemer Court, MK14 5JW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2007 and May 2014, 8 Bessemer Court, MK14 5JW fell from £50,000 to £45,000, a change of £5,000. That works out to roughly -1.6% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Bessemer Court, MK14 5JW?

The current EPC rating for 8 Bessemer Court, MK14 5JW is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in November 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Bessemer Court, MK14 5JW?

8 Bessemer Court, MK14 5JW has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 25% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK14 5JW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Bessemer Court, MK14 5JW heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Bessemer Court, MK14 5JW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Bessemer Court, MK14 5JW?

8 Bessemer Court, MK14 5JW 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.

Where is 8 Bessemer Court, MK14 5JW located?

8 Bessemer Court, MK14 5JW sits in Blakelands, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes. It falls within the MK14 postcode district.

Is 8 Bessemer Court, MK14 5JW in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Bessemer Court, MK14 5JW 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.

Which schools serve 8 Bessemer Court, MK14 5JW?

The closest primary school to 8 Bessemer Court, MK14 5JW is Giffard Park Primary School (357m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is E-Act Ousedale School (906m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Bessemer Court, MK14 5JW?

The closest bus stop to 8 Bessemer Court, MK14 5JW is Yeomans Drive, 296m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Bessemer Court, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5JW

Property type

Detached

Bedroom

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Bessemer Court

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

8 Bessemer Court is a one-bedroom detached house in Blakelands, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK14 5JW). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2013) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2007–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £164,000 sits 264.4% above the 2014 sale of £45,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£100/sq ft) was about 63.5% below the postcode norm. At 42 m² it's 25% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (56 m² median across 25 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs). On the market in May 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Building

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Nov 2023

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Bessemer Court, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5JW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Bessemer Court 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.

8 Bessemer Court's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2007).

Current estimate

£164,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.6% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£45,000

Growth on file: -1.6% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

8 May 2014Most recent
£45,000
-10.0%over 6 years
18 December 2007
£50,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK14 5JW: £250,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in MK14 5JW

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On the street

Versus other Bessemer Court homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Bessemer Court is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£1,071

Street avg £3,388

Strongly below

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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Comparables

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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

0.3 km

Yeomans Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 5JW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK14 5JW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.1dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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