Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
17 Archford Croft, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2EZ
4 sales on record1 planning record
Estimated value
£414,000
- Since the 2020 sale (£320,000)+29%
- Against MK4 2EZ's recent median (£335,000)+24%
Newest record on this page: November 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
101 m²
1087 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Our estimate
£414,000
- Against its 2020 sale (£320,000)+29%
- Against MK4 2EZ's recent median (£335,000)+24%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 17 Archford Croft is modelled from its 101 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK4 2EZ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
101 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2023
Sales of this home
4 sales recorded, the latest in 2020
Recent sales in MK4 2EZ
5 sales, median £335,000 (2024–2022)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: November 2024 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
17 Archford Croft has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.
Sales timeline
27 August 2020Most recent
£320,000
+1.6%over 1 year4 July 2019
£315,000
+56.3%over 14 years25 August 2004
£201,500
+103.6%over 4 years23 September 1999
£98,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK4 2EZ: £335,000 (2024–2022).
Nearby sales in MK4 2EZ
16 Archford Croft, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2EZ
Sold Nov 2024
£335,0003 Archford Croft, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2EZ
Sold Aug 2024
£345,00010 Archford Croft, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2EZ
Sold Oct 2022
£350,0007 Archford Croft, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2EZ
Sold Jul 2022
£325,00011 Archford Croft, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2EZ
Sold Feb 2022
£285,000
What this page doesn't show
Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 17 Archford Croft
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
17 Archford Croft is a three-bedroom detached house in Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK4 2EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
At 101 m² the property is well over the postcode median (73 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer: August 2020 at £320,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1999–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £414,000 is 29.4% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£294/sq ft) was about 30.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2021.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- GarageSingle
Building
- Previously extendedYes
- RefurbishedYes
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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)
Sept 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 9 September 2033
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 17 Archford Croft, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2EZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1 application on record at 17 Archford Croft, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2EZ
1decisions1extensions7documents1nearby
- Apr 2021ExtensionOutlineOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior notification for the proposed single-storey rear extension measuring 4 metres in depth, 3 metres in height to the eaves and maximum height 3 metres.
- Documents
- 7 docs on file
- Reference
- 21/00657/PNHSE
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Versus other Archford Croft homes
Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Habitable Rooms for 17 Archford Croft runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,168
Street avg £3,769
Floor Area
101 m²
Street avg 78 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
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.
Crime
112/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Furzton Roundabout West — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Merebrook Infant School. 29 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Merebrook Infant SchoolPrimary428m
- Emerson Valley SchoolPrimary468m
- Caroline Haslett Primary SchoolPrimary540m
- Howe Park SchoolPrimary879m
Nearest stops
- Furzton Roundabout WestBus stop186m
- Hawkshead DriveBus stop215m
- Pickering DriveBus stop252m
- Dulverton DriveBus stop323m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences757 reports40%
- Anti-social Behaviour271 reports14%
- Shoplifting195 reports10%
- Other Theft150 reports8%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK4 2EZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.3dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 17 Archford Croft is modelled from its 101 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK4 2EZ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 4 sales are recorded for 17 Archford Croft. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 17 Archford Croft was lodged in September 2023 at band C and is valid until September 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 17 Archford Croft. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 17 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 29 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK4 2EZ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 17 Archford Croft is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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