What type of property is 85a, Gurnards Avenue, MK6 2BW?

85a, Gurnards Avenue, MK6 2BW is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 85a, Gurnards Avenue, MK6 2BW?

The current EPC rating for 85a, Gurnards Avenue, MK6 2BW is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 85a, Gurnards Avenue, MK6 2BW?

85a, Gurnards Avenue, MK6 2BW has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft). That makes it about 44% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK6 2BW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 85a, Gurnards Avenue, MK6 2BW heated?

The latest EPC at 85a, Gurnards Avenue, MK6 2BW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 85a, Gurnards Avenue, MK6 2BW?

85a, Gurnards Avenue, MK6 2BW is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 85a, Gurnards Avenue, MK6 2BW located?

85a, Gurnards Avenue, MK6 2BW sits in Fishermead, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes. It falls within the MK6 postcode district.

Is 85a, Gurnards Avenue, MK6 2BW in a safe area?

Police records around 85a, Gurnards Avenue, MK6 2BW show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (139% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 85a, Gurnards Avenue, MK6 2BW?

The closest primary school to 85a, Gurnards Avenue, MK6 2BW is The Willows School and Early Years Centre (342m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Milton Keynes Academy (1.3km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 85a, Gurnards Avenue, MK6 2BW?

The closest bus stop to 85a, Gurnards Avenue, MK6 2BW is Pentewan Gate, 200m away. The nearest bus option is Coach Park, 723m away.

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85a, Gurnards Avenue, Fishermead, Milton Keynes, MK6 2BW

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 85a

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

85a is a mid-terrace house in Fishermead, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK6 2BW). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 53 m² this is the 9th smallest of 34 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–132 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 9 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good.

At 53 m² it sits well below the postcode median (102 m² across 33 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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 9)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2009from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromC72toD68

Low Energy Lighting

20%85%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2013from Apr 2009

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

Very PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

85%25%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2014from Sept 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2015from Feb 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

100%60%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2019from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromD64toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Roof

Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2023from Mar 2023

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Mar 2025from Sept 2023

Main Fuel

GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 85a, Gurnards Avenue, Fishermead, Milton Keynes, MK6 2BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

85a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

32 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

85a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£129,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK6 2BW: £137,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in MK6 2BW

On the street

Versus other Gurnards Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 85a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Above

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£129k

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£131k

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MK6 2HZ

£135k

1 Barnes Place, Oldbrook

MK6 2RJ

3 bed

£121k

1 Carrick Road, Fishermead

MK6 2LS

1 bed1 bath

£141k

1 Newlyn Place, Fishermead

MK6 2LP

2 bed1 bath

£145k

1 Larwood Place, Oldbrook

MK6 2PZ

£155k

1 Kernow Crescent, Fishermead

MK6 2LD

1 bed1 bath

£157k

1 Illingworth Place, Oldbrook

MK6 2NP

2 bed1 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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Pentewan Gate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Willows School and Early Years Centre. 28 schools nearby.

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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 MK6 2BW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK6 2BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

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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