28a, Helford Place, Fishermead, Milton Keynes, MK6 2DG

28a is a four-bedroom detached house in Fishermead, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK6 2DG). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. At 94 m² this is the 8th smallest of 19 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–131 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (64 versus a best of 80). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The latest certificate (October 2013) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). The latest certificate is from October 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since January 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 22% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £240,000 sits 175.9% above the 2004 sale of £87,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£86/sq ft) was about 22.2% below the postcode norm. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs).