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Glebe Cottage, Elder Street, Debden, Saffron Walden, CB11 3JY

7 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
142 m²
1528 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Glebe Cottage

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

Glebe Cottage is a detached house in Debden, Saffron Walden, Saffron Walden (CB11 3JY). It has a recorded floor area of 142 m² (around 1528 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £579,000 sits 67.8% above the 2011 sale of £345,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£226/sq ft) was about 15.3% below the postcode norm. 7 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 142 m² it's 23.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (115 m² median across 6 EPCs). Last sold in July 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Glebe Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Apr 2011
EPC improved fromE41toD59
Windows
SingleMostly Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof
AverageVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
66%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Glebe Cottage, Elder Street, Debden, Saffron Walden, CB11 3JY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at Glebe Cottage was refused — worth checking the council file.

  1. Apr 2026
    OutbuildingFull
    In report

    Single-storey Garage with workshop.

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    UTT/26/0869/HHF
    View planning record
  2. Jan 2026
    OutbuildingHeritage
    In report

    Proposed EV charging unit to the side elevation.

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    UTT/25/3071/LB
    View planning record
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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.

Glebe Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

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On the street

Versus other Elder Street homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Glebe Cottage stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,430

Street avg £4,260

Below

Floor Area

142 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 7.2 t/year

On par
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Saffron Walden district page.

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

0.9 km

Primary School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy. 1 school nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB11 3JY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
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80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Glebe Cottage, Elder Street, Debden, Saffron Walden, CB11 3JY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.