What type of property is 5 Gatcombe, MK8 9EA?

5 Gatcombe, MK8 9EA is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Gatcombe, MK8 9EA last change hands?

5 Gatcombe, MK8 9EA last sold for £265,000 in October 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £250,000 in June 2005, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Gatcombe, MK8 9EA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2005 and October 2012, 5 Gatcombe, MK8 9EA rose from £250,000 to £265,000, a change of £15,000. That works out to roughly +0.8% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Gatcombe, MK8 9EA?

The current EPC rating for 5 Gatcombe, MK8 9EA is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Gatcombe, MK8 9EA?

5 Gatcombe, MK8 9EA has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (1,335 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK8 9EA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Gatcombe, MK8 9EA heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Gatcombe, MK8 9EA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Gatcombe, MK8 9EA?

5 Gatcombe, MK8 9EA is in council tax band E.

Where is 5 Gatcombe, MK8 9EA located?

5 Gatcombe, MK8 9EA sits in Great Holm, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes. It falls within the MK8 postcode district.

Is 5 Gatcombe, MK8 9EA in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Gatcombe, MK8 9EA 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.

Which schools serve 5 Gatcombe, MK8 9EA?

The closest primary school to 5 Gatcombe, MK8 9EA is Holmwood School (331m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh School (1.4km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Gatcombe, MK8 9EA?

The closest bus stop to 5 Gatcombe, MK8 9EA is Lodge Roundabout North, 229m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Gatcombe, Great Holm, Milton Keynes, MK8 9EA

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

124 m²

1335 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Gatcombe

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

5 Gatcombe is a four-bedroom detached house in Great Holm, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK8 9EA). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Across 2005–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £519,000 sits 95.8% above the 2012 sale of £265,000. Last sold in October 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years. At 124 m² it's 21.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (158 m² median across 22 EPCs).

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageSingle

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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.

Current Certificate

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 July 2033

6 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Gatcombe, Great Holm, Milton Keynes, MK8 9EA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Gatcombe has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Gatcombe valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£519,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.8% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£265,000

Growth on file: 0.8% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

17 October 2012Most recent
£265,000
+6.0%over 7 years
30 June 2005
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK8 9EA: £585,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in MK8 9EA

On the street

Versus other Gatcombe homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 5 Gatcombe runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,137

Street avg £3,181

Strongly below

Floor Area

124 m²

Street avg 174 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly below

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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 bed2 bath

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1 Avington, Great Holm

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4 bed

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1 Basildon Court, Great Holm

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4 bed

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1 Hatchlands, Great Holm

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4 bed

£385k

1 Houghton Court, Great Holm

MK8 9AJ

3 bed1 bath

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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

61/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Lodge Roundabout North — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Holmwood School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK8 9EA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

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70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

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