What kind of home is 20 Elm Close, CM22 6SF?

20 Elm Close, CM22 6SF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 20 Elm Close, CM22 6SF last change hands?

20 Elm Close, CM22 6SF last sold for £350,000 in April 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £177,500 in August 2010, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Elm Close, CM22 6SF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2010 and April 2017, 20 Elm Close, CM22 6SF rose from £177,500 to £350,000, a change of £172,500. That works out to roughly +10.8% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Elm Close, CM22 6SF?

The current EPC rating for 20 Elm Close, CM22 6SF is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in August 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Elm Close, CM22 6SF?

20 Elm Close, CM22 6SF has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (1,066 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CM22 6SF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Elm Close, CM22 6SF use?

The latest EPC at 20 Elm Close, CM22 6SF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 20 Elm Close, CM22 6SF have?

20 Elm Close, CM22 6SF has council approval for side and rear extension granted in November 2011 under ref. UTT/1907/11/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Elm Close, CM22 6SF?

20 Elm Close, CM22 6SF is in council tax band C.

Which area is 20 Elm Close, CM22 6SF in?

20 Elm Close, CM22 6SF sits in Bishop's Stortford. It falls within the CM22 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 20 Elm Close, CM22 6SF?

Police records around 20 Elm Close, CM22 6SF 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.

What schools are near 20 Elm Close, CM22 6SF?

The closest primary school to 20 Elm Close, CM22 6SF is Roseacres Primary School (382m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 20 Elm Close, CM22 6SF?

The closest bus stop to 20 Elm Close, CM22 6SF is The Four Ashes, 77m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Elm Close, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6SF

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

99 m²

1066 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Elm Close

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

20 Elm Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bishop's Stortford (CM22 6SF). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

At 99 m² the property is well over the postcode median (75 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs). One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2011. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in April 2017. Across 2010–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £439,000 is 25.4% above the 2017 sale price.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageIntegral

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)

Aug 2021

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromD55toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Elm Close, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6SF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Elm Close has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.

Nov 2011
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Proposed side and rear extensions
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
UTT/1907/11/FUL
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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.

20 Elm Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£439,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.8% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£350,000

Growth on file: 10.8% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

6 April 2017Most recent
£350,000
+97.2%over 6 years
19 August 2010
£177,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM22 6SF: £370,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CM22 6SF

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On the street

Versus other Elm Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 20 Elm Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,535

Street avg £4,107

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Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.1 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.

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

0.1 km

The Four Ashes — 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 6SF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM22 6SF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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