Pleshey Close Milton Keynes
23 addresses across 2 postcodes (MK5), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25802216.
- Sales: 49 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £280,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 9).
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are 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 C; 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 Milton Keynes Central, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 190 m away, and Teardrop Lakes (24 hectares) is about 760 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 86 to 87 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Central Milton Keynes Medical Centre, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 690 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 80 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 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £182,000 | £182,000 | £182,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £238,000 | £238,000 | £238,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £153,000 | £153,000 | £153,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £153,000 | £153,000 | £153,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £157,250 | £150,000 | £164,500 |
| 2007 | 5 | £155,000 | £144,995 | £345,000 |
| 2006 | 5 | £157,000 | £142,000 | £189,995 |
| 2005 | 4 | £196,248 | £139,995 | £310,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £125,500 | £123,500 | £127,500 |
| 2002 | 2 | £129,975 | £110,000 | £149,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 2024 | 4 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £280,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2023 | 15 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £300,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Feb 2022 | 5 MK5 6EP | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2021 | 21 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £182,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2015 | 2 MK5 6EP | Semi-detached | £238,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2013 | 14 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £153,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2011 | 4 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £153,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2008 | 19 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2008 | 4 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £164,500 | |
| 7 Dec 2007 | 7A MK5 6EP | Semi-detached | £345,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2007 | 7 MK5 6EP | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2007 | 11 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2007 | 3 MK5 6EP | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2007 | 21 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £144,995 | |
| 17 Nov 2006 | 14 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £157,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2006 | 2 MK5 6EP | Semi-detached | £189,995 | |
| 29 Aug 2006 | 16 MK5 6EP | Semi-detached | £142,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2006 | 20 MK5 6EP | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2006 | 8 MK5 6EP | Semi-detached | £177,500 | |
| 25 Nov 2005 | 15 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £142,500 | |
| 21 Nov 2005 | 17 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £139,995 | |
| 18 Nov 2005 | 7 MK5 6EP | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2005 | 7 MK5 6EP | Semi-detached | £249,995 | |
| 28 Jul 2003 | 15 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £127,500 | |
| 13 Jun 2003 | 20 MK5 6EP | Semi-detached | £123,500 | |
| 11 Oct 2002 | 8 MK5 6EP | Semi-detached | £149,950 | |
| 20 Sep 2002 | 11 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2001 | 13 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £90,500 | |
| 20 Apr 2001 | 5 MK5 6EP | Semi-detached | £77,000 | |
| 10 Dec 1999 | 19 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £67,000 | |
| 28 May 1999 | 11 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £54,500 | |
| 18 May 1999 | 7 MK5 6EP | Detached | £103,000 | |
| 9 Mar 1999 | 13 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £57,000 | |
| 29 Jan 1999 | 17 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £55,000 | |
| 29 Jan 1999 | 5 MK5 6EP | Semi-detached | £52,500 | |
| 2 Oct 1998 | 6 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £58,250 | |
| 30 Sep 1998 | 15 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £56,500 | |
| 10 Nov 1997 | 2 MK5 6EP | Semi-detached | £66,000 | |
| 19 Sep 1997 | 9 MK5 6EP | Semi-detached | £64,000 | |
| 23 Aug 1996 | 5 MK5 6EP | Semi-detached | £40,000 | |
| 20 Jun 1996 | 19 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £46,200 | |
| 29 Feb 1996 | 18 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £42,995 | |
| 29 Sep 1995 | 20 MK5 6EP | Semi-detached | £42,000 | |
| 29 Sep 1995 | 17 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £40,000 | |
| 31 Aug 1995 | 4 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £41,000 | |
| 25 Aug 1995 | 16 MK5 6EP | Semi-detached | £34,000 | |
| 12 Jul 1995 | 18 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £42,000 | |
| 10 Feb 1995 | 6 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £46,000 | |
| 27 Jan 1995 | 15 MK5 6EP | Terraced | £43,000 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 56 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (3). Built: 1983-1990 (12); 1991-1995 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
- 3, Pleshey Close, Shenley Church End
- 4, Pleshey Close, Shenley Church End
- 9, Pleshey Close, Shenley Church End
- 10, Pleshey Close, Shenley Church End
- 11, Pleshey Close, Shenley Church End
- 13, Pleshey Close, Shenley Church End
- 14, Pleshey Close, Shenley Church End
- 19, Pleshey Close, Shenley Church End
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (27% of about 1,470 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 1 Radian Court, Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, MK5 8PJ, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
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, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK5 6EP | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
| MK5 6ER | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 23 addresses are between 86 m and 87 m above sea level (87 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK5 6EP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK5 6ER | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Milton Keynes Central 6.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Bletchley 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Wolverton 339,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Francis Court Shenley Church End | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coach Park Central Milton Keynes | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sainsbury's Shenley Church End Car Park | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 11 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 33.1 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Central Milton Keynes Medical Centre | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jardines Pharmacy | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lennon Drive (Dental Surgery) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Milton Keynes Hospital | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Milton Keynes Police Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,020 m² | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Teardrop Lakes 24 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.2 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,780 m² | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 31 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 400 m (0.2 miles) south-west. 26 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 400 m (0.2 miles) south-west |
| Moated site, fishpond and associated earthworks 150m west of Loughton Manor | Scheduled monument | 670 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| The Toot: a motte and bailey castle and later manorial complex 450m south west of St Mary's Church | Scheduled monument | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Moated site with associated earthworks, 770m south of St Mary's Church, south of the junction of Childs Way and Fulmer Street | Scheduled monument | 920 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Manor Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Ash Pole Spinney | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Furzton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Coldharbour Spinney | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Lady Margery's Gorse | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Church Hill | Hill | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 23 |
2 of the street's 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glastonbury Thorn School | Primary | 4–7 | 280 m | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Denbigh School | Secondary | 11–19 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Loughton School | Primary | 7–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Loughton Manor First School | Primary | 2–7 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Caroline Haslett Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holmwood School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School Church of England/Methodist/United Reform Church/Baptist | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Long Meadow School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Shenley Brook End School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Hazeley Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Merebrook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Two Mile Ash School | Primary | 7–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller & Carter MK5 6HQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Travelodge MK5 6HQ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 190 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2019 |
| Harvester Pub & Restaurant MK5 8AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Paradise Island MK5 6AX | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Glastonbury Thorn School (Compass Contract Services (UK)) MK5 6BX | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Glastonbury Thorn School Wrap Club MK5 6BX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Acorn Day Nursery MK5 6AB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Playful Pottery MK5 6JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Churchill's Fish and Chips MK5 6JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| The Dosa Company MK5 6JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 4 Good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| MK Munchbox MK5 6JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| C L Convenience Store MK5 6JG | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2025 |
| The Spice Village MK5 6JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Subway MK5 6JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 4 Good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Eagle Pizza MK5 6JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 28 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Burchard Crescent (44); On or near London Road (10); On or near Rayleigh Close (5); On or near Pleshey Close (5); On or near Francis Court (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 5% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 49% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 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) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 10 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
Francis Court · Downhill Close · Orford Court · Beaumaris Grove · Rayleigh Close · Watling Street · Primatt Crescent · Wilmin Grove · Shenley Road · Peers Lane · Stafford Grove · Watling Street
All the streets in MK5 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.