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1 Alma Croft, Strethall Road, Littlebury, Saffron Walden, CB11 4TQ

3 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
93 m²
1001 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Alma Croft

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

1 Alma Croft is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Littlebury, Saffron Walden, Saffron Walden (CB11 4TQ). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 93 m² it's 22.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (120 m² median across 10 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1996–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £481,000 sits 69.4% above the 2015 sale of £284,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in May 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Underfloor heatingYes
  • 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.

1 Alma Croft ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2013from Jan 2010
EPC improved fromE41toD56
Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Jul 2023from Feb 2013
EPC improved fromD56toC78
Main Fuel
OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
SingleHigh Performance

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls
PoorVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Alma Croft, Strethall Road, Littlebury, Saffron Walden, CB11 4TQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Alma Croft has an approved single-storey extension on the planning record.

  1. Jun 2015
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey

    Erection of single storey extensions

    Documents
    20 docs on file
    Reference
    UTT/15/1345/HHF
    View planning record
  2. Jan 2013
    New BuildFull
    In report

    Proposed single storey dwelling

    Agent
    Alun Design Consultancy
    Documents
    22 docs on file
    Reference
    UTT/12/5787/FUL
    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.

1 Alma Croft has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£481,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.6% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£284,000

Growth on file: 8.6% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 May 2015Most recent

    £284,000

    +26.2%over 9 years
  2. 16 December 2005

    £225,000

    +275.0%over 9 years
  3. 29 May 1996

    £60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB11 4TQ: £575,000 (2025–2017).

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On the street

Versus other Strethall Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Alma Croft stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,054

Street avg £3,960

Below

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 143 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 7.5 t/year

Strongly above
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

0.2 km

Cambridge Road — bus stop.

Closest school

2.5 km

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. 2 schools 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 4TQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB11 4TQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB11 4TQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

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

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