What kind of home is 4 Forches Close, MK4 2BE?

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

What is the EPC rating for 4 Forches Close, MK4 2BE?

The current EPC rating for 4 Forches Close, MK4 2BE is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Forches Close, MK4 2BE?

4 Forches Close, MK4 2BE has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (1,152 sq ft). That makes it about 32% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK4 2BE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Forches Close, MK4 2BE use?

The latest EPC at 4 Forches Close, MK4 2BE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 4 Forches Close, MK4 2BE have?

4 Forches Close, MK4 2BE has council approval for single-storey side extension granted in July 2006 under ref. 06/00763/FUL. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Forches Close, MK4 2BE?

4 Forches Close, MK4 2BE is in council tax band D.

Which area is 4 Forches Close, MK4 2BE in?

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

Is 4 Forches Close, MK4 2BE in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Forches Close, MK4 2BE show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 4 Forches Close, MK4 2BE?

The closest primary school to 4 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.

What is the nearest station to 4 Forches Close, MK4 2BE?

The closest bus stop to 4 Forches Close, MK4 2BE is Taunton Deane, 40m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

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

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

107 m²

1152 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Forches Close

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

4 Forches Close is a detached house in Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK4 2BE). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 107 m² the property is well over the postcode median (70 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Before you offer

Know exactly what you're buying at 4 Forches Close

Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.

£14.99

Trusted by UK homebuyers

Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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(1 of 3)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2015from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromD55toE52

Low Energy Lighting

64%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2025from Oct 2015

EPC improved fromE52toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Forches Close, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a part-single-part-two-storey side extension at 4 Forches Close.

Jul 2006
PorchFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
FRONT PORCH AND EN SUITE, SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION BAY WINDOW AND RELOCATION OF CHIMNEY
Extension
Reference
06/00763/FUL
View planning record
Feb 2001
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side of property
TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND PART TWO STOREY, PART SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION
Reference
00/01797/FUL
View planning record

What's in 4 Forches Close, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2BE's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£441,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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: £270,000 (2025–2008).

Nearby sales in MK4 2BE

Before you offer

Everything we know about 4 Forches Close, in one report

What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.

Am I paying too much?
Is something wrong with it?
Is the agent's story true?
Will it hold its value?

£14.99

Trusted by UK homebuyers

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 habitable rooms, 4 Forches Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£439k

1 Austwick Lane, Emerson Valley

MK4 2DR

3 bed

£450k

1 Alstonefield, Emerson Valley

MK4 2HA

£450k

1 Blansby Chase, Emerson Valley

MK4 2LT

3 bed2 bath

£417k

1 Culmstock Close, Emerson Valley

MK4 2BH

4 bed

£405k

1 Edstone Place, Emerson Valley

MK4 2LU

3 bed1 bath

£380k

1 Eddington Court, Emerson Valley

MK4 2DB

3 bed1 bath

£374k

1 Colston Bassett, Emerson Valley

MK4 2BU

4 bed

£368k

1 Crosslow Bank, Emerson Valley

MK4 2HH

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.

Full Milton Keynes report

Crime

6/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.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Forches Close, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2BE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.