What type of property is 1 Helmsley Rise, MK4 4AR?

1 Helmsley Rise, MK4 4AR is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Helmsley Rise, MK4 4AR?

1 Helmsley Rise, MK4 4AR last sold for £153,950 in December 2001, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Helmsley Rise, MK4 4AR?

The current EPC rating for 1 Helmsley Rise, MK4 4AR is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in April 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Helmsley Rise, MK4 4AR?

1 Helmsley Rise, MK4 4AR has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Helmsley Rise, MK4 4AR heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Helmsley Rise, MK4 4AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Helmsley Rise, MK4 4AR?

1 Helmsley Rise, MK4 4AR is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Helmsley Rise, MK4 4AR located?

1 Helmsley Rise, MK4 4AR sits in Kingsmead, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes. It falls within the MK4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Helmsley Rise, MK4 4AR?

Police records around 1 Helmsley Rise, MK4 4AR 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 1 Helmsley Rise, MK4 4AR?

The closest primary school to 1 Helmsley Rise, MK4 4AR is Oxley Park Academy (807m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shenley Brook End School (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Helmsley Rise, MK4 4AR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Helmsley Rise, MK4 4AR is Whitney Roundabout South, 116m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Helmsley Rise, Kingsmead, Milton Keynes, MK4 4AR

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Helmsley Rise

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

1 Helmsley Rise is a detached house in Kingsmead, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK4 4AR). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2016) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since October 2015. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since December 2001, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £396,000 sits 157.2% above the 2001 sale of £153,950.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Apr 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2016

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2016from Oct 2015

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Helmsley Rise, Kingsmead, Milton Keynes, MK4 4AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Helmsley Rise has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across 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.

Latest sale on 1 Helmsley Rise was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£396,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2001)

£153,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 December 2001Most recent
£153,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK4 4AR: £250,000 (2006–2002).

Nearby sales in MK4 4AR

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Whitney Roundabout South — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Oxley Park Academy. 14 schools nearby.

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The full 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 4AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK4 4AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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