Comfrey Close Milton Keynes
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (MK7), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25802261.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £585,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 4).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Milton Keynes costs £2,372 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bow Brickhill, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Caldecotte Lake, is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 74 to 77 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Walnut Tree Health Centre, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £585,000 | £585,000 | £585,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £590,000 | £590,000 | £590,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £530,000 | £530,000 | £530,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £287,500 | £287,500 | £287,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2003 | 4 | £250,000 | £212,000 | £262,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £194,000 | £194,000 | £194,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £142,000 | £135,000 | £149,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £145,000 | £141,000 | £149,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2024 | 5 MK7 7BY | Detached | £585,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2018 | 2 MK7 7BY | Detached | £590,000 | |
| 3 May 2017 | 8 MK7 7BY | Detached | £530,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2012 | 5 MK7 7BY | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2011 | 4 MK7 7BY | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2008 | 7 MK7 7BY | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2005 | 9 MK7 7BY | Detached | £287,500 | |
| 30 Jan 2004 | 8 MK7 7BY | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2003 | 9 MK7 7BY | Detached | £262,000 | |
| 9 Sep 2003 | 6 MK7 7BY | Detached | £212,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2003 | 2 MK7 7BY | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2003 | 4 MK7 7BY | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2001 | 4 MK7 7BY | Detached | £194,000 | |
| 16 Aug 1999 | 7 MK7 7BY | Detached | £149,000 | |
| 22 Jan 1999 | 1 MK7 7BY | Detached | £135,000 | |
| 30 Nov 1998 | 8 MK7 7BY | Detached | £149,000 | |
| 8 Jun 1998 | 2 MK7 7BY | Detached | £141,000 | |
| 30 Jul 1997 | 4 MK7 7BY | Detached | £122,500 | |
| 9 Aug 1996 | 8 MK7 7BY | Detached | £122,000 | |
| 26 Sep 1995 | 8 MK7 7BY | Detached | £122,500 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 136 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 1991-1995 (3); 1996-2002 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Milton Keynes in 2026-27: Band D £2,372 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,581 | £1,845 | £2,109 | £2,372 | £2,899 | £3,427 | £3,954 | £4,744 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (20% of about 760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Article 4 Direction relating to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HIMO) - Immediate direction, Article 4 Direction relating to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HIMO) - Non immediate direction.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK7 7BY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| MK7 7HP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 74 m and 77 m above sea level (76 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK7 7BY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK7 7HP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bow Brickhill 33,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Fenny Stratford 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Woburn Sands 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chase Avenue Walton Park | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bletchley | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park on Woburn Sands Road, MK17 | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 290 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 27.7 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Walnut Tree Health Centre | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Peak Pharmacy | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Citident Dental Centre | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Milton Keynes Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Viking, Fenny Stratford Cashzone | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Caldecotte Lake 109 ha | 310 m |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 280 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,630 m² | 250 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Boxberry Gardens Allotments 4,130 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 137 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Shrunken medieval village at Caldecotte, a scheduled monument, 760 m (0.5 miles) south. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shrunken medieval village at Caldecotte | Scheduled monument | 760 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Medieval manor of Simpson | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Caldecotte Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Walton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Weeks Covert | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Brown's Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Bow Brickhill Park | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Bow Brickhill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 11 |
3 of the street's 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Milton Keynes: see them on the Milton Keynes page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heronsgate School | Primary | 7–11 | 260 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heronshaw School | Primary | 4–7 | 320 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walton High | Secondary | 11–19 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heronshill School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wavendon Gate School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lift Charles Warren | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Kents Hill Park all-through school | All-through | 3–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heronsgate School (Stir Food Ltd) MK7 7BW | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Joyes Chicken MK7 7ED | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 4 Good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Jumpstart MK7 7ED | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 22 Feb 2016 |
| Morrisco MK7 7ED | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Walton Community Support Project MK7 7DE | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Warm Space/Social Hub MK7 7DE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| MK SNAP MK7 7DE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pyxe Court (3); On or near Lavender Grove (3); On or near Pearse Grove (1); On or near Dunchurch Dale (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 27% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Dunchurch Dale · Rosemary Court · Beech Fern · Limbaud Close · Angelica Court · Tamworth Stubb · Simpson Road · Brickhill Street · Lavender Grove · Chase Avenue · Pearse Grove · Pyxe Court
All the streets in MK7 and across Milton Keynes.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.