What kind of home is 14 Dove Road, SG1 3YJ?

14 Dove Road, SG1 3YJ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 14 Dove Road, SG1 3YJ last change hands?

14 Dove Road, SG1 3YJ last sold for £367,500 in January 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £225,000 in December 2001, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 14 Dove Road, SG1 3YJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2001 and January 2012, 14 Dove Road, SG1 3YJ rose from £225,000 to £367,500, a change of £142,500. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 14 Dove Road, SG1 3YJ?

The current EPC rating for 14 Dove Road, SG1 3YJ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Dove Road, SG1 3YJ?

14 Dove Road, SG1 3YJ has a recorded floor area of 163 m² (1,755 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SG1 3YJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Dove Road, SG1 3YJ use?

The latest EPC at 14 Dove Road, SG1 3YJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Dove Road, SG1 3YJ?

14 Dove Road, SG1 3YJ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 14 Dove Road, SG1 3YJ in?

14 Dove Road, SG1 3YJ sits in Stevenage. It falls within the SG1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 14 Dove Road, SG1 3YJ?

Police records around 14 Dove Road, SG1 3YJ show an average of 20 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (168% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 14 Dove Road, SG1 3YJ?

The closest primary school to 14 Dove Road, SG1 3YJ is The Leys Primary and Nursery School (552m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Barclay Academy (2.1km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 14 Dove Road, SG1 3YJ?

The closest bus stop to 14 Dove Road, SG1 3YJ is Manchester Close, 321m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Dove Road, Stevenage, SG1 3YJ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

163 m²

1755 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14 Dove Road

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

14 Dove Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Stevenage (SG1 3YJ). It has a recorded floor area of 163 m² (around 1755 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings.

At 163 m² the property is well over the postcode median (115 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2001–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £680,000 sits 85% above the 2012 sale of £367,500. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in January 2012.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

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

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
OutbuildingsYes

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 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromD65toC73

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (45 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Dove Road, Stevenage, SG1 3YJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Dove Road has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

9applications 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.

14 Dove Road's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£680,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£367,500

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

13 January 2012Most recent
£367,500
+63.3%over 10 years
17 December 2001
£225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SG1 3YJ: £470,000 (2023–2016).

Nearby sales in SG1 3YJ

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On the street

Versus other Dove Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Dove Road outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,255

Street avg £3,065

Strongly below

Floor Area

163 m²

Street avg 121 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Above

Comparables

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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.

Full Stevenage report

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

0.3 km

Manchester Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

The Leys Primary and Nursery School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SG1 3YJ 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 SG1 3YJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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