What kind of home is Hawthorns, The Street, CM22 7LX?

Hawthorns, The Street, CM22 7LX is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for Hawthorns, The Street, CM22 7LX?

Hawthorns, The Street, CM22 7LX last sold for £750,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £500,000 in August 2015, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Hawthorns, The Street, CM22 7LX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2015 and April 2023, Hawthorns, The Street, CM22 7LX rose from £500,000 to £750,000, a change of £250,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Hawthorns, The Street, CM22 7LX?

The current EPC rating for Hawthorns, The Street, CM22 7LX is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Hawthorns, The Street, CM22 7LX?

Hawthorns, The Street, CM22 7LX has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (1,658 sq ft). That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM22 7LX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Hawthorns, The Street, CM22 7LX use?

The latest EPC at Hawthorns, The Street, CM22 7LX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Hawthorns, The Street, CM22 7LX have?

The most recent planning decision at Hawthorns, The Street, CM22 7LX was a refusal for an application (ref. EPF/2469/25) in March 2026. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is Hawthorns, The Street, CM22 7LX in?

Hawthorns, The Street, CM22 7LX sits in Bishop's Stortford. It falls within the CM22 postcode district in Essex.

Is Hawthorns, The Street, CM22 7LX in a safe area?

Police records around Hawthorns, The Street, CM22 7LX 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.

How well connected is Hawthorns, The Street, CM22 7LX?

The closest bus stop to Hawthorns, The Street, CM22 7LX is The Crown, 110m away. The nearest rail option is Sawbridgeworth Rail Station, 2.0km away.

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Hawthorns, The Street, Sheering, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 7LX

6 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

154 m²

1658 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Hawthorns

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

Hawthorns is a detached house in Bishop's Stortford (CM22 7LX). It has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (around 1658 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Across 2015–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£452/sq ft) was about 73.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 6 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 6 refused. At 154 m² it's 16.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (185 m² median across 7 EPCs). Most recent transfer: April 2023 at £750,000.

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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.

Hawthorns's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromE43toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Hawthorns, The Street, Sheering, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 7LX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A tree works application was refused at Hawthorns in 2026.

Mar 2026
Tree WorksTrees
In report
TPO/EPF/02/14 T1: Norway Maple - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
EPF/2469/25
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Jan 2014
New BuildFull
In report
Demolition of an existing garage, and erection of a two storey four bedroom detached house.
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
EPF/2080/13
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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.

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

Current estimate

£781,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£750,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

20 April 2023Most recent
£750,000
+50.0%over 7 years
26 August 2015
£500,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM22 7LX: £932,500 (2022–2015).

Nearby sales in CM22 7LX

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On the street

Versus other The Street homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

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

Price per m²

£4,870

Street avg £3,755

Strongly above

Floor Area

154 m²

Street avg 196 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.8 t/year

Street avg 7.4 t/year

On par

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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

The Crown — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM22 7LX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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