What type of property is 23 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU?

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

When did 23 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU last change hands?

23 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU last sold for £230,000 in August 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £155,000 in February 2007, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 23 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2007 and August 2017, 23 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU rose from £155,000 to £230,000, a change of £75,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 23 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU have?

The current EPC rating for 23 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU?

23 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 23 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 23 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU?

23 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 23 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU located?

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

Is 23 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU in a safe area?

Police records around 23 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 23 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU?

The closest primary school to 23 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.

What transport links are near 23 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU?

The closest bus stop to 23 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU is Belvoir Avenue, 186m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 23 Colston Bassett

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

23 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 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2007–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £296,000 is 28.7% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£305/sq ft) was about 49.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in August 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingYes

Building

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Nov 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Colston Bassett, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 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.

23 Colston Bassett valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£296,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£230,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

30 August 2017Most recent
£230,000
+48.4%over 10 years
5 February 2007
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK4 2BU: £287,000 (2025–2021).

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, 23 Colston Bassett stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,286

Street avg £2,747

Above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par

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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2 bed1 bath

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1 Archford Croft, Emerson Valley

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1 Coldeaton Lane, Emerson Valley

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2 bed

£358k

1 Beresford Close, Emerson Valley

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Crosslow Bank, Emerson Valley

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3 bed2 bath

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Area

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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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