What type of property is West Oaks, Pledgdon Green, CM22 6BN?

West Oaks, Pledgdon Green, CM22 6BN is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for West Oaks, Pledgdon Green, CM22 6BN?

West Oaks, Pledgdon Green, CM22 6BN last sold for £795,000 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £55,000 in December 1995, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has West Oaks, Pledgdon Green, CM22 6BN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 1995 and November 2019, West Oaks, Pledgdon Green, CM22 6BN rose from £55,000 to £795,000, a change of £740,000. That works out to roughly +11.8% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for West Oaks, Pledgdon Green, CM22 6BN?

The current EPC rating for West Oaks, Pledgdon Green, CM22 6BN is E with a score of 45 out of 100, lodged in May 2015. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of West Oaks, Pledgdon Green, CM22 6BN?

West Oaks, Pledgdon Green, CM22 6BN has a recorded floor area of 191 m² (2,056 sq ft). That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM22 6BN. Source: EPC Register.

How is West Oaks, Pledgdon Green, CM22 6BN heated?

The latest EPC at West Oaks, Pledgdon Green, CM22 6BN records lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is West Oaks, Pledgdon Green, CM22 6BN?

West Oaks, Pledgdon Green, CM22 6BN is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is West Oaks, Pledgdon Green, CM22 6BN located?

West Oaks, Pledgdon Green, CM22 6BN sits in Bishop's Stortford. It falls within the CM22 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near West Oaks, Pledgdon Green, CM22 6BN?

Police records around West Oaks, Pledgdon Green, CM22 6BN show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 64% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve West Oaks, Pledgdon Green, CM22 6BN?

The closest primary school to West Oaks, Pledgdon Green, CM22 6BN is Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School (2.1km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is West Oaks, Pledgdon Green, CM22 6BN?

The closest bus stop to West Oaks, Pledgdon Green, CM22 6BN is Broxted Hall, 1.1km away. In total there are 19 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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West Oaks, Pledgdon Green, Henham, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6BN

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

191 m²

2056 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 45

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About West Oaks

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

West Oaks is a detached house in Bishop's Stortford (CM22 6BN). It has a recorded floor area of 191 m² (around 2056 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2015) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in April 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 68). Main heating runs on lpg. The latest certificate is from May 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1995–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £940,000 is 18.2% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£387/sq ft) was about 64.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2019 for £795,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

West Oaks's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 May 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2015

EPC Rating

E45

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2015from Apr 2015

EPC improved fromF30toE45

Hot Water

SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against West Oaks, Pledgdon Green, Henham, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

West Oaks has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications 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.

West Oaks has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£940,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.8% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£795,000

Growth on file: 11.8% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

22 November 2019Most recent
£795,000
+1345.5%over 23 years
15 December 1995
£55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM22 6BN: £617,500 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in CM22 6BN

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On the street

Versus other Pledgdon Green homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for West Oaks runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,162

Street avg £2,907

Strongly above

Floor Area

191 m²

Street avg 201 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 8.7 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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£620k

1 Blossom Hill Drive, Henham

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4 bed2 bath

£570k

1 Camps Close, Takeley

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4 bed2 bath

£556k

1 Batts Row, Ugley Green

CM22 6HL

3 bed1 bath

£548k

1 Barker Row, High Street, Elsenham

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1 Aylett Close, Elsenham

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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 Bishop's Stortford district page.

Full Bishop's Stortford 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

1.1 km

Broxted Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

2.1 km

Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM22 6BN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM22 6BN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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