What kind of home is 35 Kensington Drive, MK8 9AR?

35 Kensington Drive, MK8 9AR is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 35 Kensington Drive, MK8 9AR?

35 Kensington Drive, MK8 9AR last sold for £80,000 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £20,000 in February 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 35 Kensington Drive, MK8 9AR appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 2001 and November 2020, 35 Kensington Drive, MK8 9AR rose from £20,000 to £80,000, a change of £60,000. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 35 Kensington Drive, MK8 9AR?

The current EPC rating for 35 Kensington Drive, MK8 9AR is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in November 2013. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 35 Kensington Drive, MK8 9AR?

35 Kensington Drive, MK8 9AR has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK8 9AR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 35 Kensington Drive, MK8 9AR use?

The latest EPC at 35 Kensington Drive, MK8 9AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 35 Kensington Drive, MK8 9AR?

35 Kensington Drive, MK8 9AR 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.

Which area is 35 Kensington Drive, MK8 9AR in?

35 Kensington Drive, MK8 9AR sits in Great Holm, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes. It falls within the MK8 postcode district.

Is 35 Kensington Drive, MK8 9AR in a safe area?

Police records around 35 Kensington Drive, MK8 9AR 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 35 Kensington Drive, MK8 9AR?

The closest primary school to 35 Kensington Drive, MK8 9AR is Holmwood School (146m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh School (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 35 Kensington Drive, MK8 9AR?

The closest bus stop to 35 Kensington Drive, MK8 9AR is Great Holm Medical Centre, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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35 Kensington Drive, Great Holm, Milton Keynes, MK8 9AR

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 35 Kensington Drive

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

35 Kensington Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Great Holm, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK8 9AR). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2013) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in August 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2001–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £165,000 sits 106.3% above the 2020 sale of £80,000. At 52 m² it's 21.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (66 m² median across 18 EPCs). Sold November 2020 for £80,000.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Nov 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2013

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Aug 2010

EPC improved fromE54toD55

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 35 Kensington Drive, Great Holm, Milton Keynes, MK8 9AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

35 Kensington Drive 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.

Price for 35 Kensington Drive has grown more than fourfold since the 2001 starting point.

Current estimate

£165,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£80,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

20 November 2020Most recent
£80,000
+60.0%over 9 years
21 February 2011
£50,000
+150.0%over 10 years
16 February 2001
£20,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK8 9AR: £217,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in MK8 9AR

On the street

Versus other Kensington Drive homes

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

On epc rating, 35 Kensington Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,538

Street avg £2,212

Below

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.1 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.

£239k

1 Chatsworth, Great Holm

MK8 9AS

2 bed

£248k

1 Dorton Close, Great Holm

MK8 9ES

2 bed

£270k

1 Breamore Court, Great Holm

MK8 9AU

2 bed

£301k

1 Farnham Court, Great Holm

MK8 9DY

2 bed1 bath

£318k

1 Hampton, Great Holm

MK8 9EP

2 bed1 bath

£315k

1 Corsham Court, Great Holm

MK8 9BA

3 bed1 bath

£319k

1 Burghley Court, Great Holm

MK8 9EL

3 bed1 bath

£377k

1 Houghton Court, Great Holm

MK8 9AJ

3 bed1 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

Great Holm Medical Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Holmwood School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK8 9AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK8 9AR

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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