What type of property is 1 Boswell Gardens, SG1 4SB?

1 Boswell Gardens, SG1 4SB is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 1 Boswell Gardens, SG1 4SB?

1 Boswell Gardens, SG1 4SB last sold for £530,000 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Boswell Gardens, SG1 4SB?

The current EPC rating for 1 Boswell Gardens, SG1 4SB is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Boswell Gardens, SG1 4SB?

1 Boswell Gardens, SG1 4SB has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (1,238 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Boswell Gardens, SG1 4SB heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Boswell Gardens, SG1 4SB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Boswell Gardens, SG1 4SB have?

1 Boswell Gardens, SG1 4SB has council approval for side and rear extension granted in January 2021 under ref. 20/00719/FPH. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Boswell Gardens, SG1 4SB?

1 Boswell Gardens, SG1 4SB is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Boswell Gardens, SG1 4SB located?

1 Boswell Gardens, SG1 4SB sits in Stevenage. It falls within the SG1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 1 Boswell Gardens, SG1 4SB?

Police records around 1 Boswell Gardens, SG1 4SB 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.

Which schools serve 1 Boswell Gardens, SG1 4SB?

The closest primary school to 1 Boswell Gardens, SG1 4SB is Almond Hill Junior School (686m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School (739m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Boswell Gardens, SG1 4SB?

The closest bus stop to 1 Boswell Gardens, SG1 4SB is Lister Close, 376m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Boswell Gardens, Stevenage, SG1 4SB

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

115 m²

1238 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Boswell Gardens

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

1 Boswell Gardens is a four-bedroom detached house in Stevenage (SG1 4SB). It has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (around 1238 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2021. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £661,000 is 24.7% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£428/sq ft) was about 50.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2020 for £530,000.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageIntegral
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Boswell Gardens's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromE49toD56

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Boswell Gardens, Stevenage, SG1 4SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Boswell Gardens has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.

Jan 2021
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Single storey side and rear extensions and front bay window
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
20/00719/FPH
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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£661,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£530,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 November 2020Most recent
£530,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SG1 4SB: £650,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in SG1 4SB

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On the street

Versus other Boswell Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Boswell Gardens is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£4,609

Street avg £3,976

Strongly above

Floor Area

115 m²

Street avg 134 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Below

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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

0.4 km

Lister Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Almond Hill Junior School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SG1 4SB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SG1 4SB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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