What type of property is 4 Beech Close, CM22 6RQ?

4 Beech Close, CM22 6RQ is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Beech Close, CM22 6RQ?

4 Beech Close, CM22 6RQ last sold for £185,000 in October 2025. Before that, it sold for £175,000 in August 2017, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Beech Close, CM22 6RQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2017 and October 2025, 4 Beech Close, CM22 6RQ rose from £175,000 to £185,000, a change of £10,000. That works out to roughly +0.7% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Beech Close, CM22 6RQ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Beech Close, CM22 6RQ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2009 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Beech Close, CM22 6RQ?

4 Beech Close, CM22 6RQ has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Beech Close, CM22 6RQ heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Beech Close, CM22 6RQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Beech Close, CM22 6RQ?

4 Beech Close, CM22 6RQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 4 Beech Close, CM22 6RQ located?

4 Beech Close, CM22 6RQ sits in Bishop's Stortford. It falls within the CM22 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 4 Beech Close, CM22 6RQ?

Police records around 4 Beech Close, CM22 6RQ 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 4 Beech Close, CM22 6RQ?

The closest primary school to 4 Beech Close, CM22 6RQ is Roseacres Primary School (120m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 4 Beech Close, CM22 6RQ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Beech Close, CM22 6RQ is Chestnut Way, 194m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Beech Close, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6RQ

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Beech Close

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

4 Beech Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Bishop's Stortford (CM22 6RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. At 57 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (57–66 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include outbuildings. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good.

Most recent transfer was October 2025 at £185,000 — fresh data. Across 2017–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £205,000 is 10.8% above the 2025 sale price.

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingOff road
OutbuildingsYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2021

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromE52toC73

Heating System

Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

40%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Beech Close, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Beech Close 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.

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.7% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£185,000

Growth on file: 0.7% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

29 October 2025Most recent
£185,000
+5.7%over 8 years
23 August 2017
£175,000

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On the street

Versus other Beech Close homes

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

On floor area, 4 Beech Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Chestnut Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 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 6RQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM22 6RQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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