5 Chepstow Close, Stevenage, SG1 5TT
About 5 Chepstow Close
5 Chepstow Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Stevenage (SG1 5TT). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in December 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 76% of similar EPCs). Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£515/sq ft) was about 141.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £305,000.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- ParkingYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Hot water system upgraded
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
5 Chepstow Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 5 Chepstow Close
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Price for 5 Chepstow Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.
£310,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 29 years.
£305,000
Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 29 years.
Sales timeline
20 October 2024Most recent
£305,000
+102.0%over 17 years1 April 2007
£151,000
+16.2%over 3 years8 May 2003
£130,000
+58.5%over 3 years25 February 2000
£82,000
+36.7%over 2 years20 August 1997
£60,000
+3.9%over 2 years4 May 1995
£57,754
Median price across the last 5 sales in SG1 5TT: £415,000 (2025–2024).
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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 Chepstow Close homes
On price per m², 5 Chepstow Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£5,545
Street avg £3,527
Floor Area
55 m²
Street avg 74 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 3.8 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
Chepstow Close — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 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
52.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.6dB