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Binfield, Brewers End, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6QH

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
119 m²
1281 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Binfield

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

Binfield is a detached house in Bishop's Stortford (CM22 6QH). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2023 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £490,000 is 22.5% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£312/sq ft) was about 15.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £400,000 in January 2024.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Jul 2023
EPC improved fromD61toC76
Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Binfield, Brewers End, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6QH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a garage conversion application was refused at Binfield in 2024.

  1. Jun 2024
    Garage ConversionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension. Conversion of existing attached garage.

    Extension
    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    UTT/24/0977/HHF
    View planning record
  2. Apr 2024
    Garage ConversionOutline
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey flat roof rear extension. Conversion of existing attached garage into habitable accommodation.

    Agent
    G.E. & A.F. Silvester
    Extension
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    UTT/24/0689/CLP
    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.

Binfield valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

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On the street

Versus other Brewers End homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for Binfield lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,361

Street avg £3,619

On par

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 109 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

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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.

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

Mill Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Roseacres 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 CM22 6QH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM22 6QH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM22 6QH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Binfield, Brewers End, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6QH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.