1 The Close, Lathbury, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8JZ
About 1 The Close
1 The Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Lathbury, Newport Pagnell, Newport Pagnell (MK16 8JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Average to Poor. Main heating runs on lpg. Other recorded features include notable views. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
At 84 m² it's 17.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (102 m² median across 4 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £401,000 sits 62% above the 2013 sale of £247,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£274/sq ft) was about 21.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in November 2013.
Know exactly what you're buying at 1 The Close
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
1 The Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot water efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
Fuel source changed
Hot water efficiency decreased
Cavity wall insulation installed
Solar PV panels (54 kWp) installed
Planning history
1 The Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
1applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 1 The Close
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
1 The Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£401,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£247,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
22 November 2013Most recent
£247,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK16 8JZ: £247,500 (2025–2008).
Everything we know about 1 The Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus the street
EPC Rating for 1 The Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,946
Street avg £2,580
Floor Area
84 m²
Street avg 100 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 5.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Church Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
1.3 km
Cedars Primary School. 6 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
45.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.0dB