What type of property is 16 Garnetts, CM22 6RJ?

16 Garnetts, CM22 6RJ is a semi-detached house.

When did 16 Garnetts, CM22 6RJ last change hands?

16 Garnetts, CM22 6RJ last sold for £319,600 in June 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £99,000 in February 1997, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Garnetts, CM22 6RJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 1997 and June 2007, 16 Garnetts, CM22 6RJ rose from £99,000 to £319,600, a change of £220,600. That works out to roughly +12% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Garnetts, CM22 6RJ have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Garnetts, CM22 6RJ is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Garnetts, CM22 6RJ?

16 Garnetts, CM22 6RJ has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM22 6RJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Garnetts, CM22 6RJ heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Garnetts, CM22 6RJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Garnetts, CM22 6RJ?

16 Garnetts, CM22 6RJ is in council tax band D.

Where is 16 Garnetts, CM22 6RJ located?

16 Garnetts, CM22 6RJ sits in Bishop's Stortford. It falls within the CM22 postcode district in Essex.

Is 16 Garnetts, CM22 6RJ in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Garnetts, CM22 6RJ 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 16 Garnetts, CM22 6RJ?

The closest primary school to 16 Garnetts, CM22 6RJ is Roseacres Primary School (442m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 16 Garnetts, CM22 6RJ?

The closest bus stop to 16 Garnetts, CM22 6RJ is Garnetts, 129m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Garnetts, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6RJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 16 Garnetts

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

16 Garnetts is a semi-detached house in Bishop's Stortford (CM22 6RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since June 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1997–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 12% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £472,000 is 47.7% above the 2007 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£386/sq ft) was about 39.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 77 m² it's 28% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (107 m² median across 18 EPCs).

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Valuation

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromE48toD59

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Garnetts, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Garnetts 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.

16 Garnetts has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£472,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.0% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£319,600

Growth on file: 12.0% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

26 June 2007Most recent
£319,600
+222.8%over 10 years
21 February 1997
£99,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM22 6RJ: £440,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in CM22 6RJ

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On the street

Versus other Garnetts homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Garnetts outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,151

Street avg £3,310

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

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 Bishop's Stortford district page.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Garnetts — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Roseacres Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM22 6RJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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