21 Hayward Close, Stevenage, SG1 5BS
About 21 Hayward Close
21 Hayward Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Stevenage (SG1 5BS). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2020) shows a C (score 74). Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Today's modelled estimate of £393,000 sits 57.2% above the 2015 sale of £250,000. At 74 m² it sits well below the postcode median (107 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 11 years since the last transfer (February 2015).
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- ParkingOff road
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Previously extendedYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
21 Hayward Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 21 Hayward Close
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
21 Hayward Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
£393,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£250,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
12 February 2015Most recent
£250,000
+16.8%over 2 years15 October 2012
£214,000
-14.4%over 4 years23 November 2007
£249,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in SG1 5BS: £405,000 (2024–2022).
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Everything we know about 21 Hayward 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
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Hayward Close homes
21 Hayward Close is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£3,378
Street avg £3,305
Floor Area
74 m²
Street avg 104 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 2.6 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
0.2 km
Archer Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School. 32 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.3dB