What type of property is 25 Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT?

25 Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 25 Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT last change hands?

25 Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT last sold for £560,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £287,500 in September 2004, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 25 Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2004 and November 2024, 25 Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT rose from £287,500 to £560,000, a change of £272,500. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 25 Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT have?

The current EPC rating for 25 Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 25 Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT?

25 Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (1,432 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 28% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK4 2AT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 25 Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT heated?

The latest EPC at 25 Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 25 Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT?

25 Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT 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 25 Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT located?

25 Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT sits in Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes. It falls within the MK4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 25 Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT?

Police records around 25 Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT show an average of 112 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 25 Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT?

The closest primary school to 25 Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT is Howe Park School (396m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shenley Brook End School (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 25 Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT?

The closest bus stop to 25 Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT is Belvoir Avenue, 96m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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25 Barkestone Close, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2AT

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

133 m²

1432 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 25 Barkestone Close

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

25 Barkestone Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK4 2AT). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

At 133 m² it sits well below the postcode median (191 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2004–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£391/sq ft) was about 87.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2024 for £560,000.

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
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDetached

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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

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 March 2033

6 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25 Barkestone Close, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

25 Barkestone Close 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.

25 Barkestone Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£589,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£560,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

20 November 2024Most recent
£560,000
+94.8%over 20 years
28 September 2004
£287,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK4 2AT: £775,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in MK4 2AT

On the street

Versus other Barkestone Close homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

25 Barkestone Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,211

Street avg £3,087

Strongly above

Floor Area

133 m²

Street avg 191 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 6.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£596k

1 Bradley Grove, Emerson Valley

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1 Chipping Vale, Emerson Valley

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4 bed

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1 Chingle Croft, Emerson Valley

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4 bed

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1 Birchen Lee, Emerson Valley

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4 bed

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1 Chievely Court, Emerson Valley

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4 bed

£413k

1 Culmstock Close, Emerson Valley

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4 bed

£384k

1 Colston Bassett, Emerson Valley

MK4 2BU

4 bed

£592k

1 Belvoir Avenue, Emerson Valley

MK4 2AE

3 bed2 bath

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

112/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Belvoir Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Howe Park School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK4 2AT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK4 2AT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

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