What type of property is 3 Forches Close, MK4 2BE?

3 Forches Close, MK4 2BE is a detached house.

What energy rating does 3 Forches Close, MK4 2BE have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Forches Close, MK4 2BE is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in February 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Forches Close, MK4 2BE?

3 Forches Close, MK4 2BE has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft). That makes it about 48% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK4 2BE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Forches Close, MK4 2BE heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Forches Close, MK4 2BE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Forches Close, MK4 2BE?

3 Forches Close, MK4 2BE is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 3 Forches Close, MK4 2BE located?

3 Forches Close, MK4 2BE sits in Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes. It falls within the MK4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Forches Close, MK4 2BE?

Police records around 3 Forches Close, MK4 2BE 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 3 Forches Close, MK4 2BE?

The closest primary school to 3 Forches Close, MK4 2BE is Emerson Valley School (525m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lord Grey Academy (1.3km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Forches Close, MK4 2BE?

The closest bus stop to 3 Forches Close, MK4 2BE is Taunton Deane, 40m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Forches Close, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2BE

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 Forches Close

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

3 Forches Close is a detached house in Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK4 2BE). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2017) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (86 m² across 11 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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Feb 2017

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 February 2027

4 months remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Forches Close, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Forches 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.

3 Forches Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£258,000

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 2BE: £370,000 (2025–2011).

Nearby sales in MK4 2BE

On the street

Versus other Forches Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 3 Forches Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 5 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.

£258k

1 Burholme, Emerson Valley

MK4 2LA

£248k

1 Cropwell Bishop, Emerson Valley

MK4 2AH

2 bed1 bath

£271k

1 Eastbury Court, Emerson Valley

MK4 2AP

£283k

1 Bingham Close, Emerson Valley

MK4 2AU

£209k

1 Ellerburn Place, Emerson Valley

MK4 2EJ

1 bed

£200k

1 Cropton Rise, Emerson Valley

MK4 2GG

2 bed1 bath

£194k

1 Denchworth Court, Emerson Valley

MK4 2HP

1 bed1 bath

£350k

1 Appleton Mews, Emerson Valley

MK4 2GB

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

0.0 km

Taunton Deane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Emerson Valley School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK4 2BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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