What kind of home is 1 Blackthorn Grove, MK17 8PU?

1 Blackthorn Grove, MK17 8PU is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Blackthorn Grove, MK17 8PU?

1 Blackthorn Grove, MK17 8PU last sold for £260,000 in December 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £81,775 in October 2008, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Blackthorn Grove, MK17 8PU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2008 and December 2024, 1 Blackthorn Grove, MK17 8PU rose from £81,775 to £260,000, a change of £178,225. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Blackthorn Grove, MK17 8PU have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Blackthorn Grove, MK17 8PU is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Blackthorn Grove, MK17 8PU?

1 Blackthorn Grove, MK17 8PU has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Blackthorn Grove, MK17 8PU use?

The latest EPC at 1 Blackthorn Grove, MK17 8PU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Blackthorn Grove, MK17 8PU?

1 Blackthorn Grove, MK17 8PU is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1 Blackthorn Grove, MK17 8PU in?

1 Blackthorn Grove, MK17 8PU sits in Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes. It falls within the MK17 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Blackthorn Grove, MK17 8PU?

Police records around 1 Blackthorn Grove, MK17 8PU show an average of 126 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Blackthorn Grove, MK17 8PU?

The closest primary school to 1 Blackthorn Grove, MK17 8PU is Swallowfield Primary (576m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Fulbrook School (535m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Blackthorn Grove, MK17 8PU?

The closest bus stop to 1 Blackthorn Grove, MK17 8PU is The Leys, 303m away. The nearest rail option is Woburn Sands Rail Station, 504m away.

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1 Blackthorn Grove, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, MK17 8PU

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Blackthorn Grove

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

1 Blackthorn Grove is a two-bedroom detached house in Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK17 8PU). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2008–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £320,000 is 23.1% above the 2024 sale price. Last sale on file: £260,000 in December 2024.

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

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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 3)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 June 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2010from Jun 2009

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

27%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Blackthorn Grove, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, MK17 8PU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Blackthorn Grove has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2008.

Current estimate

£320,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£260,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

6 December 2024Most recent
£260,000
+217.9%over 16 years
31 October 2008
£81,775

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

126/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

The Leys — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Fulbrook School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK17 8PU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK17 8PU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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