What kind of home is 1 South Road, CB11 3DQ?

1 South Road, CB11 3DQ is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 South Road, CB11 3DQ last change hands?

1 South Road, CB11 3DQ last sold for £330,000 in January 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £82,500 in March 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 South Road, CB11 3DQ changed over time?

Across 6 sales between March 1995 and January 2024, 1 South Road, CB11 3DQ rose from £82,500 to £330,000, a change of £247,500. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 South Road, CB11 3DQ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 South Road, CB11 3DQ is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 South Road, CB11 3DQ?

1 South Road, CB11 3DQ has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 South Road, CB11 3DQ use?

The latest EPC at 1 South Road, CB11 3DQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 South Road, CB11 3DQ?

1 South Road, CB11 3DQ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 South Road, CB11 3DQ in?

1 South Road, CB11 3DQ sits in Saffron Walden. It falls within the CB11 postcode district in Essex.

Is 1 South Road, CB11 3DQ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 South Road, CB11 3DQ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 67% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 South Road, CB11 3DQ?

The closest primary school to 1 South Road, CB11 3DQ is R A Butler Infant School (172m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saffron Walden County High School (985m).

What is the nearest station to 1 South Road, CB11 3DQ?

The closest bus stop to 1 South Road, CB11 3DQ is Station Street, 217m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 South Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 3DQ

6 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 South Road

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1 South Road is an end-of-terrace house in Saffron Walden (CB11 3DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £379,000 is 14.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£307/sq ft) was about 40.1% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: January 2024 at £330,000.

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Trends

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromE42toD62

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 South Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 3DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 South Road has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

9applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 1 South Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£379,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£330,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

19 January 2024Most recent
£330,000
25 September 2018
£330,000
+55.3%over 6 years
9 March 2012
£212,500
+70.0%over 10 years
10 May 2001
£125,000
+25.0%over 3 years
14 August 1997
£99,990
+21.2%over 2 years
2 March 1995
£82,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB11 3DQ: £200,000 (2019–2002).

Nearby sales in CB11 3DQ

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Station Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

R A Butler Infant School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB11 3DQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB11 3DQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

55 dB

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