What type of property is 20 Barnard Close, CB11 3QE?

20 Barnard Close, CB11 3QE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 20 Barnard Close, CB11 3QE last change hands?

20 Barnard Close, CB11 3QE last sold for £425,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £265,000 in July 2014, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 20 Barnard Close, CB11 3QE?

Across 2 sales between July 2014 and March 2025, 20 Barnard Close, CB11 3QE rose from £265,000 to £425,000, a change of £160,000. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Barnard Close, CB11 3QE?

The current EPC rating for 20 Barnard Close, CB11 3QE is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Barnard Close, CB11 3QE?

20 Barnard Close, CB11 3QE has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Barnard Close, CB11 3QE heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Barnard Close, CB11 3QE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Barnard Close, CB11 3QE?

20 Barnard Close, CB11 3QE is in council tax band D.

Where is 20 Barnard Close, CB11 3QE located?

20 Barnard Close, CB11 3QE sits in Newport, Saffron Walden, Saffron Walden. It falls within the CB11 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 20 Barnard Close, CB11 3QE?

Police records around 20 Barnard Close, CB11 3QE 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.

Which schools serve 20 Barnard Close, CB11 3QE?

The closest primary school to 20 Barnard Close, CB11 3QE is Newport Primary School (459m). The closest secondary is Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport (482m).

What is the nearest station to 20 Barnard Close, CB11 3QE?

The closest bus stop to 20 Barnard Close, CB11 3QE is The Old Forge, 201m away. The nearest rail option is Newport (Essex) Rail Station, 420m away.

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20 Barnard Close, Newport, Saffron Walden, CB11 3QE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Barnard Close

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

20 Barnard Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Newport, Saffron Walden, Saffron Walden (CB11 3QE). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

A recent sale: £425,000 in March 2025. Across 2014–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£534/sq ft) was about 43.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from May 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Barnard Close, Newport, Saffron Walden, CB11 3QE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Barnard Close 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.

20 Barnard Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£438,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£425,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2025Most recent
£425,000
+60.4%over 10 years
27 July 2014
£265,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB11 3QE: £320,500 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in CB11 3QE

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On the street

Versus other Barnard Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 20 Barnard Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,743

Street avg £4,197

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Old Forge — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Newport Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB11 3QE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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