What kind of home is 12 Drakes Drive, SG2 0EX?

12 Drakes Drive, SG2 0EX is a 1-bedroom detached house.

What did 12 Drakes Drive, SG2 0EX sell for?

12 Drakes Drive, SG2 0EX last sold for £150,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £80,000 in June 2009, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 12 Drakes Drive, SG2 0EX?

Across 2 sales between June 2009 and November 2024, 12 Drakes Drive, SG2 0EX rose from £80,000 to £150,000, a change of £70,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Drakes Drive, SG2 0EX?

The current EPC rating for 12 Drakes Drive, SG2 0EX is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Drakes Drive, SG2 0EX?

12 Drakes Drive, SG2 0EX has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Drakes Drive, SG2 0EX use?

The latest EPC at 12 Drakes Drive, SG2 0EX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Drakes Drive, SG2 0EX?

12 Drakes Drive, SG2 0EX is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 12 Drakes Drive, SG2 0EX in?

12 Drakes Drive, SG2 0EX sits in Stevenage. It falls within the SG2 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 12 Drakes Drive, SG2 0EX?

Police records around 12 Drakes Drive, SG2 0EX show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 12 Drakes Drive, SG2 0EX?

The closest primary school to 12 Drakes Drive, SG2 0EX is Lodge Farm Primary School (233m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Nobel School (126m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Drakes Drive, SG2 0EX?

The closest bus stop to 12 Drakes Drive, SG2 0EX is Nobel School, 71m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Drakes Drive, Stevenage, SG2 0EX

Property type

Detached

Floor 1st

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Drakes Drive

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

12 Drakes Drive is a one-bedroom detached house in Stevenage (SG2 0EX). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 42 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 11 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–98 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average.

At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (66 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 2009–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£332/sq ft) was about 30% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £150,000.

Specifications

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Communal gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

12 Drakes Drive's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from May 2009

EPC improved fromD60toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Drakes Drive, Stevenage, SG2 0EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Drakes Drive has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£163,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£150,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

1 November 2024Most recent
£150,000
+87.5%over 15 years
18 June 2009
£80,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SG2 0EX: £225,000 (2022–1997).

Nearby sales in SG2 0EX

On the street

Versus other Drakes Drive homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 69 (C)

Above

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 42 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Blackwell Close

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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.

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Nobel School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

The Nobel School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SG2 0EX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SG2 0EX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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