What kind of home is Manhattan House, 5, 401 Witan Gate, MK9 2BQ?

Manhattan House, 5, 401 Witan Gate, MK9 2BQ is a mid-terrace house.

When did Manhattan House, 5, 401 Witan Gate, MK9 2BQ last change hands?

Manhattan House, 5, 401 Witan Gate, MK9 2BQ last sold for £187,500 in August 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £151,255 in October 2007, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Manhattan House, 5, 401 Witan Gate, MK9 2BQ?

Across 2 sales between October 2007 and August 2017, Manhattan House, 5, 401 Witan Gate, MK9 2BQ rose from £151,255 to £187,500, a change of £36,245. That works out to roughly +2.2% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Manhattan House, 5, 401 Witan Gate, MK9 2BQ?

The current EPC rating for Manhattan House, 5, 401 Witan Gate, MK9 2BQ is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Manhattan House, 5, 401 Witan Gate, MK9 2BQ?

Manhattan House, 5, 401 Witan Gate, MK9 2BQ has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK9 2BQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Manhattan House, 5, 401 Witan Gate, MK9 2BQ use?

The latest EPC at Manhattan House, 5, 401 Witan Gate, MK9 2BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Manhattan House, 5, 401 Witan Gate, MK9 2BQ?

Manhattan House, 5, 401 Witan Gate, MK9 2BQ 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 Manhattan House, 5, 401 Witan Gate, MK9 2BQ in?

Manhattan House, 5, 401 Witan Gate, MK9 2BQ sits in Milton Keynes. It falls within the MK9 postcode district.

Is Manhattan House, 5, 401 Witan Gate, MK9 2BQ in a safe area?

Police records around Manhattan House, 5, 401 Witan Gate, MK9 2BQ show an average of 13 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (1490% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Manhattan House, 5, 401 Witan Gate, MK9 2BQ?

The closest primary school to Manhattan House, 5, 401 Witan Gate, MK9 2BQ is Oldbrook First School and Nursery (915m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Milton Keynes College (1.4km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Manhattan House, 5, 401 Witan Gate, MK9 2BQ?

The closest bus stop to Manhattan House, 5, 401 Witan Gate, MK9 2BQ is Central Business Exchange, 229m away. The nearest rail option is Milton Keynes Central Rail Station, 748m away.

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Manhattan House, 5, 401 Witan Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 2BQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Manhattan House

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

Manhattan House is a mid-terrace house in Milton Keynes (MK9 2BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. At 43 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across Manhattan House (43–85 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

Across 2007–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £160,000 is 14.7% below the 2017 sale of £187,500, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£405/sq ft) was about 27% above the typical sold price in the postcode. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 79% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 9 years ago, in August 2017.

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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.

Manhattan House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromB81toC77

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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21st century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Manhattan House, 5, 401 Witan Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 2BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Manhattan House has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£160,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£187,500

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

14 August 2017Most recent
£187,500
+24.0%over 9 years
2 October 2007
£151,255

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK9 2BQ: £270,000 (2021–2019).

Nearby sales in MK9 2BQ

On the street

Versus other Witan Gate homes

Four headline reads against 71 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, Manhattan House runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,360

Street avg £3,565

Strongly above

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.2 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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£151k

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1 Staten House, Rillaton Walk

MK9 2BX

£178k

20 Staten House, Rillaton Walk

MK9 2BX

£181k

2 Petersfield Green

MK9 2FT

2 bed

£140k

1 Petersfield Green

MK9 2FT

2 bed2 bath

£139k

14 Staten House, Rillaton Walk

MK9 2BX

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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

13/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Central Business Exchange — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Oldbrook First School and Nursery. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK9 2BQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK9 2BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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