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

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
107 m²
1152 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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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. Most recent transfer was October 2025 at £514,995 — fresh data. 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. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£447/sq ft) was about 125.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 April 2035

8 years remaining

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

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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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.

2 applications on record at 4 Forches Close, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2BE

2decisions2extensions1nearby
  1. Feb 2001
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome 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
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. PorchDecision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 4 Forches Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£518,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£514,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 October 2025Most recent

    £514,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK4 2BE: £270,000 (2025–2008).

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 price per m², 4 Forches Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,813

Street avg £2,555

Strongly above

Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Forches Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£546k

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£556k

1 Chingle Croft, Emerson Valley

MK4 2HR

4 bed
£581k

1 Chipping Vale, Emerson Valley

MK4 2LD

4 bed
£460k

1 Austwick Lane, Emerson Valley

MK4 2DR

3 bed
£592k

1 Belvoir Avenue, Emerson Valley

MK4 2AE

3 bed2 bath
£596k

1 Bradley Grove, Emerson Valley

MK4 2DL

4 bed
£450k

1 Alstonefield, Emerson Valley

MK4 2HA

£450k

1 Blansby Chase, Emerson Valley

MK4 2LT

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

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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 2BE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK4 2BE

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.