Forches Close, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK4 2BE.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Forches Close, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £514,995. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £387,500. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2021; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 67% terraced, 33% detached. Recorded sale prices on Forches Close range from £370,000 to £514,995. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Forches Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Forches Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all MK4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 3 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £387,500 | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Detached | 1 | £514,995 | 31 Oct 2025 |
Sold prices on Forches Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Forches Close MK4 2BE | 31 Oct 2025 | £514,995 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Forches Close MK4 2BE | 13 Jun 2025 | £405,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Forches Close MK4 2BE | 19 Mar 2021 | £370,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12, Forches Close | £370,000 (Mar 2021) → £405,000 (Jun 2025) | +9% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Forches Close
Crime
155 crimes were reported within about a mile of Forches Close 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 | 53 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Burglary | 8 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Forches Close 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 Forches Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Valley School 449 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Romans Field School 95 pupils | Community special school | 5–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Merebrook Infant School 129 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Howe Park School 107 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Milton Keynes Preparatory School 362 pupils | Other independent school | 0–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Barleyhurst Park Primary 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Cambian Bletchley Park School 56 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–19 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Cold Harbour Church of England School | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good 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 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
- Milton Keynes Central station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
- Fenny Stratford station 2.3 mi · 45 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Taunton Deane (NW-bound, Taunton Deane) 1 min walk
- Taunton Deane (SE-bound, Taunton Deane) 1 min walk
- Hungerford House (NE-bound, Taunton Deane) 2 min walk
- Hungerford House (SW-bound, Taunton Deane) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Whaddon Healthcare
25 Witham Court, Bletchley, Milton Keynes · 0.2 mi - Parkside Medical Centre
Whalley Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes · 1.0 mi - Westcroft Health Centre
1 Savill Lane, Westcroft, Milton Keynes · 1.2 mi - Bedford Street Surgery
4 Bedford Street, Bletchley, Milton Keynes · 1.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Emerson Valley BP · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Emerson Valley · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Furzton Express · 0.5 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Bletchley Whaddon Way · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Rainbow Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Jardines Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Smiths Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.8 mi
- All Smile Dental Care · 1.1 mi
- Queensway Dental Practice · 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 Forches Close
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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