What type of property is 8 Beckinsale Grove, MK8 0DU?

8 Beckinsale Grove, MK8 0DU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Beckinsale Grove, MK8 0DU last change hands?

8 Beckinsale Grove, MK8 0DU last sold for £175,000 in June 2012, around 14 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £50,000 in August 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Beckinsale Grove, MK8 0DU appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 1996 and June 2012, 8 Beckinsale Grove, MK8 0DU rose from £50,000 to £175,000, a change of £125,000. That works out to roughly +8.2% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Beckinsale Grove, MK8 0DU?

The current EPC rating for 8 Beckinsale Grove, MK8 0DU is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2012. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Beckinsale Grove, MK8 0DU?

8 Beckinsale Grove, MK8 0DU has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (754 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK8 0DU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Beckinsale Grove, MK8 0DU heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Beckinsale Grove, MK8 0DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Beckinsale Grove, MK8 0DU?

8 Beckinsale Grove, MK8 0DU is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Beckinsale Grove, MK8 0DU located?

8 Beckinsale Grove, MK8 0DU sits in Crownhill, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes. It falls within the MK8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Beckinsale Grove, MK8 0DU?

Police records around 8 Beckinsale Grove, MK8 0DU 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 Beckinsale Grove, MK8 0DU?

The closest primary school to 8 Beckinsale Grove, MK8 0DU is Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School (709m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hazeley Academy (981m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Beckinsale Grove, MK8 0DU?

The closest bus stop to 8 Beckinsale Grove, MK8 0DU is Hendrix Drive, 135m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Beckinsale Grove, Crownhill, Milton Keynes, MK8 0DU

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

70 m²

754 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Beckinsale Grove

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

8 Beckinsale Grove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Crownhill, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK8 0DU). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 754 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2012) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The latest certificate is from March 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1996–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £300,000 sits 71.4% above the 2012 sale of £175,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 30.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in June 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 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

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

8 Beckinsale Grove's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Mar 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2012

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2012from Oct 2008

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Beckinsale Grove, Crownhill, Milton Keynes, MK8 0DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Beckinsale Grove 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 Beckinsale Grove has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£300,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.2% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£175,000

Growth on file: 8.2% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

14 June 2012Most recent
£175,000
+31.6%over 3 years
5 April 2009
£133,000
+166.0%over 12 years
11 August 1996
£50,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK8 0DU: £350,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in MK8 0DU

On the street

Versus other Beckinsale Grove homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 8 Beckinsale Grove runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,499

Street avg £3,045

Below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

Hendrix Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 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 0DU 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 0DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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