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About 1 Orchard Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1 Orchard Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Meppershall, Shefford, Shefford (SG17 5LW). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2013. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
One planning record on file: a garage conversion approved in 2025. Past consents include a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £409,000 is 16.9% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£353/sq ft) was about 39.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £350,000.
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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1 Orchard Close, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
- Jun 2025Garage ConversionFullGranted
Conversion of garage into a habitable space and the change to a pitch roof, with roof lights
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
1 Orchard Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£409,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2024)
£350,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
Versus other Orchard Close homes
Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On years held, 1 Orchard Close runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,804
Street avg £3,272
Floor Area
92 m²
Street avg 93 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SG17 5LW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
43.8dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 37 points of interest in total.
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