Colston Bassett, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK4 2BU, MK4 2BA.
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At a glance
16 property sales on Colston Bassett, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £302,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £267,667. Average sale prices rose from £251,667 in 2016 to £302,500 in 2026 (+20%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 16% below the Milton Keynes average of £360,623 over the same period. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 38% terraced, 31% semi-detached, 19% detached. Recorded sale prices on Colston Bassett range from £156,000 to £400,000. 83% of homes sold here were freehold and 17% leasehold. Of 502 streets in Milton Keynes with at least two sales in the last year, Colston Bassett ranks 303rd for average price.
House prices on Colston Bassett compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all MK4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 83% freehold and 17% leasehold across 18 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £267,667 | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 5 | £234,000 | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Detached | 3 | £343,000 | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Flat | 2 | £158,000 | 30 Sep 2021 |
Sold prices on Colston Bassett
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39, Colston Bassett MK4 2BU | 18 Sep 2026 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, Colston Bassett MK4 2BA | 17 Apr 2026 | £205,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 41, Colston Bassett MK4 2BU | 26 Sep 2025 | £297,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Colston Bassett MK4 2BU | 12 Sep 2025 | £290,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 41, Colston Bassett MK4 2BU | 1 Aug 2024 | £287,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Colston Bassett MK4 2BA | 20 Oct 2021 | £162,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Colston Bassett MK4 2BA | 30 Sep 2021 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 21, Colston Bassett MK4 2BU | 9 Jul 2021 | £253,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Colston Bassett MK4 2BA | 19 Jan 2021 | £322,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 27, Colston Bassett MK4 2BU | 7 Nov 2019 | £239,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Colston Bassett MK4 2BU | 18 Apr 2019 | £302,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Colston Bassett MK4 2BU | 19 Oct 2018 | £225,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Colston Bassett MK4 2BA | 4 May 2018 | £156,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 23, Colston Bassett MK4 2BU | 31 Aug 2017 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Colston Bassett MK4 2BU | 26 Aug 2016 | £203,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Colston Bassett MK4 2BA | 24 Jun 2016 | £307,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, Colston Bassett MK4 2BU | 11 Mar 2016 | £245,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Colston Bassett MK4 2BU | 22 Feb 2016 | £193,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 41, Colston Bassett | £287,000 (Aug 2024) → £297,000 (Sep 2025) | +3% over 1 yr |
| 9, Colston Bassett | £225,000 (Oct 2018) → £290,000 (Sep 2025) | +29% over 7 yrs |
| 21, Colston Bassett | £203,000 (Aug 2016) → £253,000 (Jul 2021) | +25% over 5 yrs |
| 12, Colston Bassett | £307,000 (Jun 2016) → £322,000 (Jan 2021) | +5% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Colston Bassett
Crime
130 crimes were reported within about a mile of Colston Bassett in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 49 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Other theft | 8 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Colston Bassett is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Ouzel in Central Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Flood alert area
- River Great Ouse from Thornborough to Newport Pagnell Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Colston Bassett
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howe Park School 107 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Emerson Valley School 449 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Milton Keynes Preparatory School 362 pupils | Other independent school | 0–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Merebrook Infant School 129 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Romans Field School 95 pupils | Community special school | 5–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Shenley Brook End School 1,845 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Giles Brook Primary School 432 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Barleyhurst Park Primary 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Bletchley station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
- Milton Keynes Central station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
- Fenny Stratford station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Belvoir Avenue (NE-bound, Belvoir Avenue) 2 min walk
- Belvoir Avenue (SW-bound, Belvoir Avenue) 2 min walk
- Bowland Drive (SE-bound, Tattenhoe Street V2) 3 min walk
- Bowland Drive (NW-bound, Tattenhoe Street V2) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Whaddon Healthcare
25 Witham Court, Bletchley, Milton Keynes · 0.4 mi - Westcroft Health Centre
1 Savill Lane, Westcroft, Milton Keynes · 1.0 mi - Parkside Medical Centre
Whalley Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes · 1.2 mi - Bedford Street Surgery
4 Bedford Street, Bletchley, Milton Keynes · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Emerson Valley BP · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Emerson Valley · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Furzton Express · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Bletchley · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Rainbow Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Jardines Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Smiths Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- All Smile Dental Care · 0.9 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.1 mi
- Time For Teeth Hmp Woodhill · 1.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 73.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 18.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 627 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,622 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 92% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 93% | 92% |
Share of homes across Milton Keynes with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Colston Bassett
Ethnic group
| Here | Milton Keynes | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.8% | 71.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 16.1% | 12.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 5.8% | 9.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.5% | 4.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.7% | 2% |
Religion
| Here | Milton Keynes | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 44.1% | 42.8% |
| No religion | 38.3% | 38% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 7.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Milton Keynes | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76% | 74.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 24% | 25.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Milton Keynes | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 37.5% | 35.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.8% | 15.7% |
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 15.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.2% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Milton Keynes | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.4% | 51.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 33.7% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Milton Keynes | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.5% | 43.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 34.9% | 30.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10.1% | 17.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Milton Keynes.
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