What kind of home is Oak Tree Cottage, High Street, CB11 3SG?

Oak Tree Cottage, High Street, CB11 3SG is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did Oak Tree Cottage, High Street, CB11 3SG last change hands?

Oak Tree Cottage, High Street, CB11 3SG last sold for £370,000 in December 2024, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Oak Tree Cottage, High Street, CB11 3SG have?

The current EPC rating for Oak Tree Cottage, High Street, CB11 3SG is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in February 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in February 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Oak Tree Cottage, High Street, CB11 3SG?

Oak Tree Cottage, High Street, CB11 3SG has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CB11 3SG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Oak Tree Cottage, High Street, CB11 3SG use?

The latest EPC at Oak Tree Cottage, High Street, CB11 3SG records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Oak Tree Cottage, High Street, CB11 3SG?

Oak Tree Cottage, High Street, CB11 3SG is in council tax band C.

Which area is Oak Tree Cottage, High Street, CB11 3SG in?

Oak Tree Cottage, High Street, CB11 3SG sits in Widdington, Saffron Walden, Saffron Walden. It falls within the CB11 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near Oak Tree Cottage, High Street, CB11 3SG?

Police records around Oak Tree Cottage, High Street, CB11 3SG 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 Oak Tree Cottage, High Street, CB11 3SG?

The closest primary school to Oak Tree Cottage, High Street, CB11 3SG is Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy (2.5km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Oak Tree Cottage, High Street, CB11 3SG?

The closest bus stop to Oak Tree Cottage, High Street, CB11 3SG is Fleur-de-Lys, 59m away. The nearest rail option is Newport (Essex) Rail Station, 2.5km away.

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Oak Tree Cottage, High Street, Widdington, Saffron Walden, CB11 3SG

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Oak Tree Cottage

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

Oak Tree Cottage is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Widdington, Saffron Walden, Saffron Walden (CB11 3SG). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

Most recent transfer was December 2024 at £370,000 — fresh data. At 69 m² it sits well below the postcode median (103 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£498/sq ft) was about 187.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2019

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromF38toE49

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Oak Tree Cottage, High Street, Widdington, Saffron Walden, CB11 3SG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2025
RenovationHeritage
In report
Proposed relocation of toilet and sink including changes to exterior appearance and re-routing of bath and sink waste.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
UTT/25/0144/LB
View planning record
Jun 2018
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Reduction of 1 no. Hawthorn and 1 no. Elder to height of adjacent hedge at the side of the front driveway.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
UTT/18/1529/TCA
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.

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

Current estimate

£397,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£370,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 December 2024Most recent
£370,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB11 3SG: £540,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in CB11 3SG

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On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for Oak Tree Cottage runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,362

Street avg £3,246

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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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.

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

Fleur-de-Lys — bus stop.

Closest school

2.5 km

Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB11 3SG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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