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16 Elder Way, Stevenage, SG1 1SD

5 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor Ground
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
37 m²
398 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 16 Elder Way

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

16 Elder Way is a mid-terrace house in Stevenage (SG1 1SD). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 37 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (37–112 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2017) shows a C (score 71).

Across 2003–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £170,000 is 15% below the 2018 sale of £200,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£502/sq ft) was about 171.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 37 m² it sits well below the postcode median (87 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension and subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in January 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years.

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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.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Elder Way, Stevenage, SG1 1SD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

  1. Apr 2018
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    18/00150/FPH
    View planning record
  2. Mar 2018
    Amendment
    In report

    Certificate of lawfulness for the retention of existing 1no one bedroom flat and 1no two bedroom flat.

    Retrospective
    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    18/00031/CLED
    View planning record
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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

£170,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£200,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 January 2018Most recent

    £200,000

    +78.6%over 14 years
  2. 17 July 2003

    £112,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SG1 1SD: £297,500 (2024–2019).

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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 Stevenage district page.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

20/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Elder Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

North Hertfordshire College. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SG1 1SD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SG1 1SD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for SG1 1SD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.3dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

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