51 Epsom Close, Stevenage, SG1 5TE
About 51 Epsom Close
51 Epsom Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Stevenage (SG1 5TE). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2018) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. At 65 m² this is the 10th smallest of 32 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 56–131 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the bottom.
It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 84% of similar EPCs). Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£329/sq ft) was about 34.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £230,000.
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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
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Window efficiency improved
Floor insulation added or improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
51 Epsom Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 51 Epsom Close
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
£231,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.6% per year over 19 years.
£230,000
Growth on file: 1.6% per year over 19 years.
Sales timeline
11 July 2024Most recent
£230,000
+8.2%over 6 years3 November 2017
£212,500
+25.0%over 12 years11 February 2005
£169,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in SG1 5TE: £235,000 (2025–2023).
Everything we know about 51 Epsom 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 Epsom Close homes
On years held, 51 Epsom Close runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,538
Street avg £3,201
Floor Area
65 m²
Street avg 62 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 2.3 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
Derby Way — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Martins Wood Primary School. 26 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
53.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.6dB