What type of property is 47 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU?

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

What was the last sold price for 47 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU?

47 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU last sold for £120,000 in July 2025. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £49,000 in May 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 47 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU changed over time?

Across 4 sales between May 1997 and July 2025, 47 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU rose from £49,000 to £120,000, a change of £71,000. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 47 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU?

The current EPC rating for 47 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 47 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU?

47 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft). That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK4 2BU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 47 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU heated?

The latest EPC at 47 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 47 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU?

47 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 47 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU located?

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

How safe is the area around 47 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU?

Police records around 47 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 47 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU?

The closest primary school to 47 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 47 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU?

The closest bus stop to 47 Colston Bassett, MK4 2BU is Belvoir Avenue, 186m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 47 Colston Bassett

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

47 Colston Bassett is a semi-detached house in Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK4 2BU). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £235,000 sits 95.8% above the 2025 sale of £120,000. A recent sale: £120,000 in July 2025. At 57 m² it's 19.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (71 m² median across 18 EPCs).

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from Jul 2009

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

71%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 47 Colston Bassett, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

47 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.

47 Colston Bassett has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£235,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£120,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

30 July 2025Most recent
£120,000
-9.8%over 21 years
20 February 2004
£133,000
+121.7%over 5 years
17 February 1999
£59,995
+22.4%over 1 year
27 May 1997
£49,000

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.

Price per m² for 47 Colston Bassett lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,105

Street avg £2,816

Strongly below

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Below

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

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MK4 2AP

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1 Burholme, Emerson Valley

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1 Ellerburn Place, Emerson Valley

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1 Denchworth Court, Emerson Valley

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1 bed1 bath

£282k

1 Bingham Close, Emerson Valley

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£175k

1 Cropton Rise, Emerson Valley

MK4 2GG

2 bed1 bath

£327k

1 Bottesford Close, Emerson Valley

MK4 2AF

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

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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