5 Smiths Green, Debden, Saffron Walden, CB11 3LP
About 5 Smiths Green
5 Smiths Green is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Debden, Saffron Walden, Saffron Walden (CB11 3LP). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Main heating runs on oil. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include notable views.
A recent sale: £426,500 in March 2025. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2005.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenFront and rear
- ParkingYes
- Summer houseYes
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- Solar panelsYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Solar PV panels (50 kWp) and Solar water heating installed
Planning history
- Nov 2005OutbuildingFullIn report
Wooden studio/workshop
- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- UTT/1650/05/FUL
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 5 Smiths Green was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£440,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 23 years.
£426,500
Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 23 years.
Sales timeline
24 March 2025Most recent
£426,500
+13.7%over 3 years29 September 2021
£375,000
+51.2%over 17 years1 July 2004
£248,000
+65.3%over 2 years5 March 2002
£150,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CB11 3LP: £350,000 (2022–2002).
Nearby sales in CB11 3LP
19 Smiths Green, Debden, Saffron Walden, CB11 3LP
Sold Dec 2022
£390,00018 Smiths Green, Debden, Saffron Walden, CB11 3LP
Sold Jul 2020
£350,00012 Smiths Green, Debden, Saffron Walden, CB11 3LP
Sold Mar 2014
£245,00016 Smiths Green, Debden, Saffron Walden, CB11 3LP
Sold Jul 2002
£165,000Millers Farm, Smiths Green, Debden, Saffron Walden, CB11 3LP
Sold Oct 1997
£400,000
Everything we know about 5 Smiths Green, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Smiths Green homes
Years Held for 5 Smiths Green lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£4,537
Street avg £3,880
Floor Area
94 m²
Street avg 102 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Rook End Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy. 1 school nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
42.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
35.8dB