What type of property is 8a, Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT?

8a, Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 8a, Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT have?

The current EPC rating for 8a, Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in February 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8a, Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT?

8a, Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft). That makes it about 56% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK4 2AT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8a, Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT heated?

The latest EPC at 8a, Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 8a, Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT located?

8a, Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT sits in Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes. It falls within the MK4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8a, Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT?

Police records around 8a, 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 8a, Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT?

The closest primary school to 8a, 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.

How well connected is 8a, Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT?

The closest bus stop to 8a, Barkestone Close, MK4 2AT is Belvoir Avenue, 96m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8a, Barkestone Close, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2AT

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8a

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

8a is a semi-detached house in Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK4 2AT). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2007 onwards. The latest certificate (February 2015) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The latest certificate is from February 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 81 m² it sits well below the postcode median (191 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

8a's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Feb 2025

Current Certificate

Feb 2015

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 25 February 2025

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8a, Barkestone Close, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8a 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.

8a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£362,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK4 2AT: £745,000 (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.

On floor area, 8a runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 194 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

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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.

£359k

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1 Beresford Close, Emerson Valley

MK4 2HB

3 bed2 bath

£367k

1 Archford Croft, Emerson Valley

MK4 2EZ

3 bed

£350k

1 Appleton Mews, Emerson Valley

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£384k

1 Colston Bassett, Emerson Valley

MK4 2BU

4 bed

£384k

1 Eddington Court, Emerson Valley

MK4 2DB

3 bed1 bath

£403k

1 Crosslow Bank, Emerson Valley

MK4 2HH

3 bed2 bath

£413k

1 Culmstock Close, Emerson Valley

MK4 2BH

4 bed

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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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