What type of property is 21 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU?

21 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 21 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU sell for?

21 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU last sold for £253,000 in July 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £135,000 in January 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 21 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between January 2006 and July 2021, 21 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU rose from £135,000 to £253,000, a change of £118,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 21 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU have?

The current EPC rating for 21 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU?

21 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 21 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU?

21 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU 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 21 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU located?

21 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU sits in Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes. It falls within the MK4 postcode district.

Is 21 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU in a safe area?

Police records around 21 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU 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.

Which schools serve 21 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU?

The closest primary school to 21 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU is Howe Park School (324m), 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 21 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU?

The closest bus stop to 21 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU is Belvoir Avenue, 186m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Colston Bassett, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2BU

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 21 Colston Bassett

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

21 Colston Bassett is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK4 2BU). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 2006–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £308,000 is 21.7% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£336/sq ft) was about 63.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £253,000 in July 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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 2)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from May 2011

EPC improved fromD65toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

13%69%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Colston Bassett, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Colston Bassett has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£308,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£253,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

8 July 2021Most recent
£253,000
+24.6%over 4 years
25 August 2016
£203,000
+50.4%over 10 years
31 January 2006
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK4 2BU: £287,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in MK4 2BU

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On the street

Versus other Colston Bassett homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 21 Colston Bassett stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,614

Street avg £2,727

Strongly above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Cropwell Bishop, Emerson Valley

MK4 2AH

2 bed1 bath

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1 Cropton Rise, Emerson Valley

MK4 2GG

2 bed1 bath

£156k

1 Banktop Place, Emerson Valley

MK4 2ER

2 bed1 bath

£350k

1 Archford Croft, Emerson Valley

MK4 2EZ

3 bed

£358k

1 Beresford Close, Emerson Valley

MK4 2HB

3 bed2 bath

£368k

1 Crosslow Bank, Emerson Valley

MK4 2HH

3 bed2 bath

£131k

1 Coldeaton Lane, Emerson Valley

MK4 2HE

2 bed

£380k

1 Eddington Court, Emerson Valley

MK4 2DB

3 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Belvoir Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 2BU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK4 2BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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