What kind of home is 18 Laurel Close, MK8 0DR?

18 Laurel Close, MK8 0DR is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 18 Laurel Close, MK8 0DR last change hands?

18 Laurel Close, MK8 0DR last sold for £97,500 in December 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £65,000 in November 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Laurel Close, MK8 0DR appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between November 2006 and December 2018, 18 Laurel Close, MK8 0DR rose from £65,000 to £97,500, a change of £32,500. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Laurel Close, MK8 0DR?

The current EPC rating for 18 Laurel Close, MK8 0DR is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Laurel Close, MK8 0DR?

18 Laurel Close, MK8 0DR has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK8 0DR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Laurel Close, MK8 0DR use?

The latest EPC at 18 Laurel Close, MK8 0DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Laurel Close, MK8 0DR?

18 Laurel Close, MK8 0DR 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.

Which area is 18 Laurel Close, MK8 0DR in?

18 Laurel Close, MK8 0DR sits in Crownhill, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes. It falls within the MK8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Laurel Close, MK8 0DR?

Police records around 18 Laurel Close, MK8 0DR show an average of 61 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (24% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 18 Laurel Close, MK8 0DR?

The closest primary school to 18 Laurel Close, MK8 0DR is Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School (619m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hazeley Academy (866m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18 Laurel Close, MK8 0DR?

The closest bus stop to 18 Laurel Close, MK8 0DR is Hendrix Drive, 62m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Laurel Close, Crownhill, Milton Keynes, MK8 0DR

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 18 Laurel Close

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

18 Laurel Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Crownhill, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK8 0DR). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72).

Across 2006–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £163,000 sits 67.2% above the 2018 sale of £97,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£201/sq ft) was about 40.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £97,500 in December 2018. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 September 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Apr 2011

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Laurel Close, Crownhill, Milton Keynes, MK8 0DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Laurel Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

18 Laurel Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£163,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£97,500

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

11 December 2018Most recent
£97,500
+14.7%over 2 years
25 February 2016
£85,000
+41.7%over 4 years
21 July 2011
£60,000
-7.7%over 4 years
30 November 2006
£65,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK8 0DR: £155,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in MK8 0DR

On the street

Versus other Laurel Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 18 Laurel Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,167

Street avg £2,856

Below

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

On par

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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.

£126k

1 Dandridge Court, Grange Farm

MK8 0PQ

2 bed1 bath

£217k

1 Dunthorne Way, Grange Farm

MK8 0NJ

3 bed

£362k

1 Gainsborough Close, Grange Farm

MK8 0NA

3 bed1 bath

£371k

1 Chevalier Grove, Crownhill

MK8 0EJ

3 bed3 bath

£200k

1 Chaplin Grove, Crownhill

MK8 0DQ

£425k

1 Cline Court, Crownhill

MK8 0DB

3 bed

£218k

1 Atwell Close, Crownhill

MK8 0EU

£243k

1 Garbo Close, Crownhill

MK8 0EA

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

61/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hendrix Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK8 0DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK8 0DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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