What type of property is 2 Blacklands Close, CB11 4BX?

2 Blacklands Close, CB11 4BX is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Blacklands Close, CB11 4BX last change hands?

2 Blacklands Close, CB11 4BX last sold for £409,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £265,000 in September 2012, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Blacklands Close, CB11 4BX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2012 and April 2023, 2 Blacklands Close, CB11 4BX rose from £265,000 to £409,000, a change of £144,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Blacklands Close, CB11 4BX?

The current EPC rating for 2 Blacklands Close, CB11 4BX is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Blacklands Close, CB11 4BX?

2 Blacklands Close, CB11 4BX has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 43% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CB11 4BX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Blacklands Close, CB11 4BX heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Blacklands Close, CB11 4BX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Blacklands Close, CB11 4BX?

2 Blacklands Close, CB11 4BX is in council tax band E.

Where is 2 Blacklands Close, CB11 4BX located?

2 Blacklands Close, CB11 4BX sits in Saffron Walden. It falls within the CB11 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 2 Blacklands Close, CB11 4BX?

Police records around 2 Blacklands Close, CB11 4BX 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 2 Blacklands Close, CB11 4BX?

The closest primary school to 2 Blacklands Close, CB11 4BX is St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden (914m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saffron Walden County High School (442m).

What is the nearest station to 2 Blacklands Close, CB11 4BX?

The closest bus stop to 2 Blacklands Close, CB11 4BX is Loompits Way, 80m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Blacklands Close, Saffron Walden, CB11 4BX

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Blacklands Close

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

2 Blacklands Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Saffron Walden (CB11 4BX). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

At 74 m² it sits well below the postcode median (130 m² across 7 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £469,000 is 14.7% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£513/sq ft) was about 42.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2023 at £409,000.

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Risks

planning & flood

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromE39toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Blacklands Close, Saffron Walden, CB11 4BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Blacklands Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

4applications 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.

Current estimate

£469,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£409,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

11 April 2023Most recent
£409,000
+54.3%over 10 years
27 September 2012
£265,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB11 4BX: £615,000 (2023–2019).

Nearby sales in CB11 4BX

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On the street

Versus other Blacklands Close homes

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

Price per m² for 2 Blacklands Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,527

Street avg £4,002

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 139 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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

Loompits Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Saffron Walden County High School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB11 4BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB11 4BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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