What kind of home is 16 Rathbone Close, MK8 0DT?

16 Rathbone Close, MK8 0DT is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 16 Rathbone Close, MK8 0DT last change hands?

16 Rathbone Close, MK8 0DT last sold for £282,000 in September 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £140,000 in August 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Rathbone Close, MK8 0DT appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 2005 and September 2017, 16 Rathbone Close, MK8 0DT rose from £140,000 to £282,000, a change of £142,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Rathbone Close, MK8 0DT?

The current EPC rating for 16 Rathbone Close, MK8 0DT is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Rathbone Close, MK8 0DT?

16 Rathbone Close, MK8 0DT has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 24% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK8 0DT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Rathbone Close, MK8 0DT use?

The latest EPC at 16 Rathbone Close, MK8 0DT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 16 Rathbone Close, MK8 0DT had any planning applications?

16 Rathbone Close, MK8 0DT has council approval for single-storey side extension granted in November 2019 under ref. 19/02552/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Rathbone Close, MK8 0DT?

16 Rathbone Close, MK8 0DT is in council tax band C.

Which area is 16 Rathbone Close, MK8 0DT in?

16 Rathbone Close, MK8 0DT sits in Crownhill, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes. It falls within the MK8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 16 Rathbone Close, MK8 0DT?

Police records around 16 Rathbone Close, MK8 0DT 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.

What schools are near 16 Rathbone Close, MK8 0DT?

The closest primary school to 16 Rathbone Close, MK8 0DT is Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School (819m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh School (1.0km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16 Rathbone Close, MK8 0DT?

The closest bus stop to 16 Rathbone Close, MK8 0DT is Hendrix Drive, 222m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Rathbone Close, Crownhill, Milton Keynes, MK8 0DT

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Rathbone Close

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

16 Rathbone Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Crownhill, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK8 0DT). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 5 certificates since July 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 108 m² it's 28.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (84 m² median across 18 EPCs). Last changed hands 9 years ago, in September 2017. Across 2005–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £376,000 is 33.3% above the 2017 sale price.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

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 5)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2011from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromC74toD67

Low Energy Lighting

60%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2016from Feb 2011

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

90%54%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2025from Feb 2017

EPC improved fromD64toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Rathbone Close, Crownhill, Milton Keynes, MK8 0DT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Rathbone Close has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

Nov 2019
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
First floor side extension
Reference
19/02552/FUL
View planning record
May 2018
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior notification for a proposed single storey rear extension measuring 3.5 metres deep with a ridge height of 3.6 metres and an eaves height 2.6 metres.
Reference
18/00868/PNHSE
View planning record

What's in 16 Rathbone Close, Crownhill, Milton Keynes, MK8 0DT's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 2005.

Current estimate

£376,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£282,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

11 September 2017Most recent
£282,000
+73.0%over 6 years
29 June 2011
£163,000
+16.4%over 5 years
31 August 2005
£140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK8 0DT: £312,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in MK8 0DT

On the street

Versus other Rathbone Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 16 Rathbone Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,611

Street avg £3,108

On par

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.8 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.

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4 bed4 bath

£488k

1 Gallagher Close, Crownhill

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4 bed

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1 Beckinsale Grove, Crownhill

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4 bed2 bath

£496k

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4 bed

£535k

1 Cruickshank Grove, Crownhill

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4 bed2 bath

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4 bed2 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

0.2 km

Hendrix Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK8 0DT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

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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