What kind of home is 2 Bells Close, CB11 3DU?

2 Bells Close, CB11 3DU is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 2 Bells Close, CB11 3DU last change hands?

2 Bells Close, CB11 3DU last sold for £765,000 in November 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £310,000 in February 2009, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Bells Close, CB11 3DU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2009 and November 2017, 2 Bells Close, CB11 3DU rose from £310,000 to £765,000, a change of £455,000. That works out to roughly +10.8% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Bells Close, CB11 3DU?

The current EPC rating for 2 Bells Close, CB11 3DU is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in October 2017. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Bells Close, CB11 3DU?

2 Bells Close, CB11 3DU has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (1,819 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Bells Close, CB11 3DU use?

The latest EPC at 2 Bells Close, CB11 3DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Bells Close, CB11 3DU?

2 Bells Close, CB11 3DU has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey side and rear extension and single-storey side extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Bells Close, CB11 3DU?

2 Bells Close, CB11 3DU is in council tax band E.

Which area is 2 Bells Close, CB11 3DU in?

2 Bells Close, CB11 3DU sits in Saffron Walden. It falls within the CB11 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 2 Bells Close, CB11 3DU?

Police records around 2 Bells Close, CB11 3DU 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 2 Bells Close, CB11 3DU?

The closest primary school to 2 Bells Close, CB11 3DU is St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden (243m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saffron Walden County High School (778m).

What is the nearest station to 2 Bells Close, CB11 3DU?

The closest bus stop to 2 Bells Close, CB11 3DU is Friends' School, 97m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Bells Close, Saffron Walden, CB11 3DU

5 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

169 m²

1819 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Bells Close

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

2 Bells Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Saffron Walden (CB11 3DU). It has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (around 1819 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2017) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

5 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 9 years since the last transfer (November 2017). Across 2009–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £868,000 is 13.5% above the 2017 sale price.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2017

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2017from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromE41toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

13%69%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bells Close, Saffron Walden, CB11 3DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Bells Close has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

Jul 2016
RenovationAmendment
In report
Non Material Amendment to UTT/14/1528/HHF - Reduction of Glazing on North & West Elevations. Addition of roof windows and change of roof material to slate. Change of cladding to match neighbours & removal of mezzanine level.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
UTT/16/2096/NMA
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Jul 2014
OutbuildingFull
In report
Erection of detached garden room/studio
Documents
43 docs on file
Reference
UTT/14/1528/HHF
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2009.

Current estimate

£868,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.8% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£765,000

Growth on file: 10.8% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

30 November 2017Most recent
£765,000
+146.8%over 8 years
11 February 2009
£310,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB11 3DU: £165,000 (2006–1998).

Nearby sales in CB11 3DU

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Saffron Walden report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Friends' School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB11 3DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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