What type of property is 17 Valens Close, MK8 0BH?

17 Valens Close, MK8 0BH is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 17 Valens Close, MK8 0BH?

The current EPC rating for 17 Valens Close, MK8 0BH is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in September 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Valens Close, MK8 0BH?

17 Valens Close, MK8 0BH has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Valens Close, MK8 0BH heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Valens Close, MK8 0BH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Valens Close, MK8 0BH?

17 Valens Close, MK8 0BH is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 17 Valens Close, MK8 0BH located?

17 Valens Close, MK8 0BH sits in Crownhill, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes. It falls within the MK8 postcode district.

Is 17 Valens Close, MK8 0BH in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Valens Close, MK8 0BH show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 17 Valens Close, MK8 0BH?

The closest primary school to 17 Valens Close, MK8 0BH is Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School (633m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hazeley Academy (922m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 17 Valens Close, MK8 0BH?

The closest bus stop to 17 Valens Close, MK8 0BH is Monro Avenue, 65m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Valens Close, Crownhill, Milton Keynes, MK8 0BH

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 17 Valens Close

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

17 Valens Close is a semi-detached house in Crownhill, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK8 0BH). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromC70toD63

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Valens Close, Crownhill, Milton Keynes, MK8 0BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Valens Close 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.

17 Valens Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£254,000

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 MK8 0BH: £285,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in MK8 0BH

On the street

Versus other Valens Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 17 Valens Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 68 (D)

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Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 67 m²

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CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

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Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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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.

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3 bed

£250k

1 Garbo Close, Crownhill

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1 Cogan Court, Crownhill

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1 Atwell Close, Crownhill

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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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Monro Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School. 19 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 MK8 0BH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK8 0BH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

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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