What type of property is 8 Valens Close, MK8 0BH?

8 Valens Close, MK8 0BH is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What did 8 Valens Close, MK8 0BH sell for?

8 Valens Close, MK8 0BH last sold for £153,000 in December 2013, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £69,995 in July 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Valens Close, MK8 0BH?

Across 3 sales between July 2000 and December 2013, 8 Valens Close, MK8 0BH rose from £69,995 to £153,000, a change of £83,005. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Valens Close, MK8 0BH have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Valens Close, MK8 0BH is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Valens Close, MK8 0BH?

8 Valens Close, MK8 0BH has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Valens Close, MK8 0BH heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Valens Close, MK8 0BH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Valens Close, MK8 0BH?

8 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 8 Valens Close, MK8 0BH located?

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

Is 8 Valens Close, MK8 0BH in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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 8 Valens Close, MK8 0BH?

The closest primary school to 8 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 is the nearest station to 8 Valens Close, MK8 0BH?

The closest bus stop to 8 Valens Close, MK8 0BH is Monro Avenue, 65m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Valens Close

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

8 Valens Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Crownhill, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK8 0BH). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2000–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £281,000 sits 83.7% above the 2013 sale of £153,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£254/sq ft) was about 45% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in December 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

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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 2)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2025from Oct 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%44%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Valens Close, Crownhill, Milton Keynes, MK8 0BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Valens Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£281,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£153,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

16 December 2013Most recent
£153,000
+7.7%over 7 years
3 August 2006
£142,000
+102.9%over 6 years
27 July 2000
£69,995

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.

Floor Area for 8 Valens Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,732

Street avg £3,426

On par

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

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.

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3 bed

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1 Gainsborough Close, Grange Farm

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Chevalier Grove, Crownhill

MK8 0EJ

3 bed3 bath

£428k

1 Cline Court, Crownhill

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3 bed

£397k

1 Fripp Gardens, Grange Farm

MK8 0NU

4 bed

£429k

1 Fury Court, Crownhill

MK8 0AP

4 bed2 bath

£457k

1 Eardley Place, Grange Farm

MK8 0PN

4 bed4 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.

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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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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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