5 Badgers Close, Stevenage, SG1 1UH
About 5 Badgers Close
5 Badgers Close is a mid-terrace house in Stevenage (SG1 1UH). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).
Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in September 2004. Across 2003–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £320,000 sits 106.5% above the 2004 sale of £154,950.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
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Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
5 Badgers Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
14applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
5 Badgers Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£320,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 1 year.
£154,950
Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
2 September 2004Most recent
£154,950
+8.4%over 11 months9 October 2003
£143,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SG1 1UH: £280,000 (2024–2021).
Nearby sales in SG1 1UH
Everything we know about 5 Badgers Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Badgers Close homes
Floor Area for 5 Badgers Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,684
Street avg £1,864
Floor Area
92 m²
Street avg 89 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.4 t/year
Street avg 3.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
20/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Rockingham Way — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Broom Barns Primary School. 30 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.4dB