What type of property is 1 Bentleys, CM22 7AZ?

1 Bentleys, CM22 7AZ is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What did 1 Bentleys, CM22 7AZ sell for?

1 Bentleys, CM22 7AZ last sold for £1,160,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £620,000 in November 2004, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Bentleys, CM22 7AZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2004 and March 2025, 1 Bentleys, CM22 7AZ rose from £620,000 to £1,160,000, a change of £540,000. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Bentleys, CM22 7AZ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Bentleys, CM22 7AZ is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Bentleys, CM22 7AZ?

1 Bentleys, CM22 7AZ has a recorded floor area of 217 m² (2,336 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Bentleys, CM22 7AZ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Bentleys, CM22 7AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Bentleys, CM22 7AZ?

1 Bentleys, CM22 7AZ 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 1 Bentleys, CM22 7AZ located?

1 Bentleys, CM22 7AZ sits in Bishop's Stortford. It falls within the CM22 postcode district in Essex.

Is 1 Bentleys, CM22 7AZ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Bentleys, CM22 7AZ 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 1 Bentleys, CM22 7AZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Bentleys, CM22 7AZ is Hatfield Heath Primary School (588m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 1 Bentleys, CM22 7AZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Bentleys, CM22 7AZ is The White Horse, 391m away. In total there are 16 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Bentleys, Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 7AZ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

217 m²

2336 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Bentleys

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

1 Bentleys is a five-bedroom detached house in Bishop's Stortford (CM22 7AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 217 m² (around 2336 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very 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 83). Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot.

A recent sale: £1,160,000 in March 2025. Across 2004–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£497/sq ft) was about 54.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageDouble
LandYes

Building

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)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from May 2011

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bentleys, Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 7AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Bentleys 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.

Latest sale on 1 Bentleys was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,172,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£1,160,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

21 March 2025Most recent
£1,160,000
+87.1%over 20 years
19 November 2004
£620,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM22 7AZ: £825,000 (2020–2005).

Nearby sales in CM22 7AZ

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On the street

Versus other Bentleys homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Bentleys stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,346

Street avg £3,729

Strongly above

Floor Area

217 m²

Street avg 224 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 5.5 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

0.4 km

The White Horse — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Hatfield Heath Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM22 7AZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM22 7AZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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