Sold STC Semi-detached

39 FAIRFORD CRESCENT

MILTON KEYNES, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES MK15 9AF

2 beds 62 m² Listed 12 Oct 2015 (-3934d)

£63,000

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# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (MK15 9AF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 39 FAIRFORD CRESCENT, MILTON KEYNES, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES MK15 9AF |
| Price | £63,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £83,000 Jan 2016 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 24/08/2025 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)

### Recommendations
- W2 (6,000)
- E (15)
- I (3,000)
- N (6,000)
- U (8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0030-2885-7382-9525-7715)

## Description

**Entrance Hall** - Via hardwood entrance door.  Stairs to first floor.  Radiator.  Opening through to living room.

**Living Room** - 12'5 x 11'0 (3.78m x 3.35m) - Double glazed window to rear.  Radiator.  Door to kitchen/diner.  Television point.

**Kitchen** - 15'6 x 9'2 (4.72m x 2.79m) - Re-fitted with a range of wall and base units with roll top worksurfaces incorporating stainless steel sink and drainer.  Splash back tiling.  Space for cooker.  Space for fridge freezer.  Plumbing for washing machine.  Understairs storage cupboard.  Double glazed window to front and rear.  Door to rear garden.  Radiator.

**First Floor Landing** - Doors to both bedrooms.  Door to family bathroom.

**Master Bedroom** - 12'4 x 15'6 to 12'3 (3.76m x 4.72m to 3.73m) - Double glazed window to front, rear and side.  Radiator.

**Bedroom Two** - 8'8 x 12'1 to 9'3 (2.64m x 3.68m to 2.82m) - Double glazed window to rear.  Loft access.

**Re-Fitted Bathroom** - Three piece suite comprising panelled bath with wall mounted shower, low level wc and wash hand basin.  Tiled flooring.  Tiled walls.  Frosted double glazed window to front.

**Rear Garden** - Enclosed and laid to lawn with patio area.  Gated access.

**Car Port** - Hard standing driveway and car port.

**Front Garden** - Mainly laid to lawn with shrub borders.

All measurements are approximate .The mention of appliances and/or services within these sales particulars does not imply that they are in full efficient working order.  Please note that any services, heating systems or appliances have not been tested and no warranty can be given or implied as to their working order.  MORTGAGE & FINANCIAL - The Mortgage Store can provide you with up to the minute information on all available rates.  To arrange an appointment, telephone this office  YOUR HOME IS AT RISK IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR OTHER LOANS SECURED ON IT. Full quotation available on request.  A suitable life policy may be required.  Loans subject to status.  Minimum age 18.

The above details have been submitted to our clients but at the moment have not been approved by them and we therefore cannot guarantee their accuracy and they are distributed on this basis.  Please ensure that you have a copy of our approved details before committing yourself to any expense.

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/51884608/1277767) - EPC 1
- ![EPC 2](/listings/photos/51884608/1277770) - EPC 2

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #6964914
- **Address:** 39 Fairford Crescent, Downhead Park, MK15 9AF
- **Certificate Issued:** 16/11/2009
- **Work Completed:** 30/10/2009
- **Items:** 9 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 39 FAIRFORD CRESCENT, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9AF | £83,000 | 25/01/2016 | Semi-detached |
| 39 FAIRFORD CRESCENT, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9AF | £56,800 | 09/03/2007 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 17 KEMBLE COURT, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9AX | £168,000 | 04/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 47 SADDLERS PLACE, DOWNS BARN, MILTON KEYNES, MK14 7RU | £375,000 | 14/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 41 SADDLERS PLACE, DOWNS BARN, MILTON KEYNES, MK14 7RU | £283,000 | 27/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 38 CORNBURY CRESCENT, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9AS | £120,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 CORNBURY CRESCENT, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9AR | £310,000 | 04/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 SADDLERS PLACE, DOWNS BARN, MILTON KEYNES, MK14 7RU | £265,000 | 08/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 35 FAIRFORD CRESCENT, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9AF | £250,000 | 07/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 35 KIRTLINGTON, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9AZ | £305,000 | 25/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 40 TADMARTON, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9BD | £289,995 | 31/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 30 CORNBURY CRESCENT, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9AS | £95,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 47 KEMBLE COURT, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9AX | £277,500 | 07/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 CORNBURY CRESCENT, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9AS | £82,500 | 26/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 45 FAIRFORD CRESCENT, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9AF | £160,000 | 12/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 48 KEMBLE COURT, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9AX | £235,000 | 31/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 39 SADDLERS PLACE, DOWNS BARN, MILTON KEYNES, MK14 7RU | £255,000 | 12/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 22 FAIRFORD CRESCENT, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9AQ | £270,000 | 02/08/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £205,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £237,928 (14 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £327,000 (5 Semi-detached, MK15, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -80.7%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Milton Keynes). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,202/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,336/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,470/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Milton Keynes (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £922/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Canal Street, MK9 | £1,500/mo | 2 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Union Court, MK9 | £2,900/mo | 2 | 0.74 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Campbell Park, MK9 | £2,800/mo | 2 | 0.75 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Conniburrow, MK14 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.76 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,125/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 3.41% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £268,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £215,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,150/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 41%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 2.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,662/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 109.2%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,016/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 7.2%
- **10y growth:** 10.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Milton Keynes; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 30.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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Property details

Floor area

62 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£83,000 Jan 2016

Price per m²

£1,016/m²

Local average

£327,000 (-80.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,667 of 33,755)

Street crime

188 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Modern Semi Detached
Three Bedrooms
£20,000 Premium
Refitted Kitchen/diner
Living Room
Generous Rear Garden
Short Walk To Canal
30% Shared Ownership
£230 PCM Rent
MK Borough Council

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

A modern two bedroom semi detached property offered for sale on the popular shared ownership scheme with a £20,000 premium. Accommodation comprises; entrance hall, re-fitted kitchen/dining room, lounge, two double bedrooms and a refitted family bathroom with a shower. Outside there is a driveway for 2 cars and a generous secluded rear garden. Rent 230pcm. Energy rating E

Entrance Hall - Via hardwood entrance door. Stairs to first floor. Radiator. Opening through to living room.

Living Room - 12'5 x 11'0 (3.78m x 3.35m) - Double glazed window to rear. Radiator. Door to kitchen/diner. Television point.

Kitchen - 15'6 x 9'2 (4.72m x 2.79m) - Re-fitted with a range of wall and base units with roll top worksurfaces incorporating stainless steel sink and drainer. Splash back tiling. Space for cooker. Space for fridge freezer. Plumbing for washing machine. Understairs storage cupboard. Double glazed window to front and rear. Door to rear garden. Radiator.

First Floor Landing - Doors to both bedrooms. Door to family bathroom.

Master Bedroom - 12'4 x 15'6 to 12'3 (3.76m x 4.72m to 3.73m) - Double glazed window to front, rear and side. Radiator.

Bedroom Two - 8'8 x 12'1 to 9'3 (2.64m x 3.68m to 2.82m) - Double glazed window to rear. Loft access.

Re-Fitted Bathroom - Three piece suite comprising panelled bath with wall mounted shower, low level wc and wash hand basin. Tiled flooring. Tiled walls. Frosted double glazed window to front.

Rear Garden - Enclosed and laid to lawn with patio area. Gated access.

Car Port - Hard standing driveway and car port.

Front Garden - Mainly laid to lawn with shrub borders.

All measurements are approximate .The mention of appliances and/or services within these sales particulars does not imply that they are in full efficient working order. Please note that any services, heating systems or appliances have not been tested and no warranty can be given or implied as to their working order. MORTGAGE & FINANCIAL - The Mortgage Store can provide you with up to the minute information on all available rates. To arrange an appointment, telephone this office YOUR HOME IS AT RISK IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR OTHER LOANS SECURED ON IT. Full quotation available on request. A suitable life policy may be required. Loans subject to status. Minimum age 18.

The above details have been submitted to our clients but at the moment have not been approved by them and we therefore cannot guarantee their accuracy and they are distributed on this basis. Please ensure that you have a copy of our approved details before committing yourself to any expense.

You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website.

Listed by

Milton Keynes

Foxtons

Reference: 51884608

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 24/08/2025. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: E

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 25/08/2015

Expiry date: 24/08/2025 (expired)

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (15)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (3,000)
Solar water heating (6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 2

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #6964914

Property Details

Street: 39 Fairford Crescent

Town: Downhead Park

Postcode: MK15 9AF

Installation Details

Items: 9 windows

Certificate Issued: 16/11/2009

Work Completed: 30/10/2009

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

46% since 2007

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	25/01/2016 (10 years ago)	£83,000	+46.1%
Sold	09/03/2007 (19 years ago)	£56,800	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
17 KEMBLE COURT, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9AX	£168,000	04/12/2023	Semi-detached
47 SADDLERS PLACE, DOWNS BARN, MILTON KEYNES, MK14 7RU	£375,000	14/08/2023	Semi-detached
41 SADDLERS PLACE, DOWNS BARN, MILTON KEYNES, MK14 7RU	£283,000	27/10/2022	Semi-detached
38 CORNBURY CRESCENT, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9AS	£120,000	30/09/2022	Semi-detached
19 CORNBURY CRESCENT, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9AR	£310,000	04/08/2022	Semi-detached
7 SADDLERS PLACE, DOWNS BARN, MILTON KEYNES, MK14 7RU	£265,000	08/07/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 35 FAIRFORD CRESCENT, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9AF	£250,000	07/06/2022	Terraced
35 KIRTLINGTON, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9AZ	£305,000	25/04/2022	Semi-detached
40 TADMARTON, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9BD	£289,995	31/03/2022	Semi-detached
30 CORNBURY CRESCENT, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9AS	£95,000	18/03/2022	Semi-detached
47 KEMBLE COURT, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9AX	£277,500	07/01/2022	Semi-detached
2 CORNBURY CRESCENT, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9AS	£82,500	26/11/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 45 FAIRFORD CRESCENT, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9AF	£160,000	12/10/2021	Semi-detached
48 KEMBLE COURT, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9AX	£235,000	31/08/2021	Semi-detached
39 SADDLERS PLACE, DOWNS BARN, MILTON KEYNES, MK14 7RU	£255,000	12/08/2021	Semi-detached
22 FAIRFORD CRESCENT, DOWNHEAD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9AQ	£270,000	02/08/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £205,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £237,928 (14 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 7.2%

10y growth 10.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Milton Keynes. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -1.8%

5y (index) 17.8%

10y (index) 30.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Milton Keynes. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,202/mo

Realistic £1,336/mo

Optimistic £1,470/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Milton Keynes.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Milton Keynes: £922/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Downs Barn Community Centre	0.1 miles
Shop	Euro	0.4 miles
Shop	Budgens	0.4 miles
Hospital	Willen Hospice	0.9 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire Milton Keynes Campus	1.5 miles
Train station	Milton Keynes Central	2.2 miles
Train station	Wolverton	2.9 miles
Hospital	PJ Care Mallard House Neurological Care Centre	3.8 miles
University	Vinson Building	11.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	68
Shoplifting	36
Other theft	17
Anti-social behaviour	14
Criminal damage and arson	13
Public order	11
Vehicle crime	10
Drugs	8
Other crime	4
Burglary	3
Theft from the person	2
Possession of weapons	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	188

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Downs Barn School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 21 Mar 2024
Brooksward School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 15 Apr 2013
Willen Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 26 Jun 2023
St Monica's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 17 Apr 2015
Southwood School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 17 Jul 2013

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
2 Bed Flat, Canal Street, MK9	£1,500/mo	2	0.71 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Union Court, MK9	£2,900/mo	2	0.74 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Campbell Park, MK9	£2,800/mo	2	0.75 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Conniburrow, MK14	£1,300/mo	2	0.76 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £2,125/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 3.41%

Max investor price (0.8%) £268,750

Target investor price (1%) £215,000

Gross yield 41%

Cost-to-rent ratio 2.4×

Monthly cashflow £1,662/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 109.2%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).

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