What type of property is 8 Downs View, MK17 9JS?

8 Downs View, MK17 9JS is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Downs View, MK17 9JS last change hands?

8 Downs View, MK17 9JS last sold for £710,000 in April 2026. Before that, it sold for £163,000 in December 1997, so prices have been rising over 28 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Downs View, MK17 9JS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 1997 and April 2026, 8 Downs View, MK17 9JS rose from £163,000 to £710,000, a change of £547,000. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Downs View, MK17 9JS?

The current EPC rating for 8 Downs View, MK17 9JS is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Downs View, MK17 9JS?

8 Downs View, MK17 9JS has a recorded floor area of 155 m² (1,668 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK17 9JS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Downs View, MK17 9JS heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Downs View, MK17 9JS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Downs View, MK17 9JS?

8 Downs View, MK17 9JS is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 8 Downs View, MK17 9JS located?

8 Downs View, MK17 9JS sits in Bow Brickhill, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes. It falls within the MK17 postcode district.

Is 8 Downs View, MK17 9JS in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Downs View, MK17 9JS 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.

Which schools serve 8 Downs View, MK17 9JS?

The closest primary school to 8 Downs View, MK17 9JS is Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School (211m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Walton High (2.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Downs View, MK17 9JS?

The closest bus stop to 8 Downs View, MK17 9JS is The Wheatsheaf, 161m away. The nearest rail option is Bow Brickhill Rail Station, 770m away.

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8 Downs View, Bow Brickhill, Milton Keynes, MK17 9JS

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

155 m²

1668 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Downs View

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

8 Downs View is a four-bedroom detached house in Bow Brickhill, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK17 9JS). It has a recorded floor area of 155 m² (around 1668 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

A recent sale: £710,000 in April 2026. At 155 m² it's 15.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (135 m² median across 6 EPCs). Across 1997–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£426/sq ft) was about 78.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageSingle
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

Current Certificate

May 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 May 2033

6 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Downs View, Bow Brickhill, Milton Keynes, MK17 9JS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Downs View has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

8 Downs View has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£688,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£710,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

12 April 2026Most recent
£710,000
+335.6%over 28 years
10 December 1997
£163,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK17 9JS: £540,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in MK17 9JS

On the street

Versus other Downs View homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 Downs View runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,581

Street avg £4,244

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Floor Area

155 m²

Street avg 153 m²

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Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

126/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Wheatsheaf — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK17 9JS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK17 9JS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

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