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

4 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
69 m²
743 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 5 Colston Bassett

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

5 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 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 1995–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £312,000 sits 60.8% above the 2015 sale of £194,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£261/sq ft) was about 25% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in February 2015, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2022. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • GarageSingle

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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 2)
Oct 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 October 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromD67toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
58%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Colston Bassett, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Colston Bassett, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2BU

1decisions1extensions4documents1nearby
  1. Feb 2022
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Demolition of garage and erection of two storey side extension

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    21/02656/FUL
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 4 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

5 Colston Bassett has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£312,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£194,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 February 2015Most recent

    £194,000

    +32.9%over 9 years

  2. 31 March 2005

    £146,000

    +94.7%over 4 years

  3. 3 November 2000

    £75,000

    +56.3%over 5 years

  4. 18 May 1995

    £48,000

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

On the street

Versus other Colston Bassett homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Colston Bassett outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,812

Street avg £2,679

Above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Colston Bassett

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£248k

1 Cropwell Bishop, Emerson Valley

MK4 2AH

2 bed1 bath
£200k

1 Cropton Rise, Emerson Valley

MK4 2GG

2 bed1 bath
£358k

1 Beresford Close, Emerson Valley

MK4 2HB

3 bed2 bath
£367k

1 Archford Croft, Emerson Valley

MK4 2EZ

3 bed
£140k

1 Banktop Place, Emerson Valley

MK4 2ER

2 bed1 bath
£384k

1 Eddington Court, Emerson Valley

MK4 2DB

3 bed1 bath
£120k

1 Coldeaton Lane, Emerson Valley

MK4 2HE

2 bed
£403k

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

112/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.

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

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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