What type of property is 38 Dryden Crescent, SG2 0JG?

38 Dryden Crescent, SG2 0JG is a semi-detached house.

When did 38 Dryden Crescent, SG2 0JG last change hands?

38 Dryden Crescent, SG2 0JG last sold for £335,000 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £130,000 in June 1998, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 38 Dryden Crescent, SG2 0JG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 1998 and November 2013, 38 Dryden Crescent, SG2 0JG rose from £130,000 to £335,000, a change of £205,000. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 38 Dryden Crescent, SG2 0JG?

The current EPC rating for 38 Dryden Crescent, SG2 0JG is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38 Dryden Crescent, SG2 0JG?

38 Dryden Crescent, SG2 0JG has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (1,356 sq ft). That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SG2 0JG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 38 Dryden Crescent, SG2 0JG heated?

The latest EPC at 38 Dryden Crescent, SG2 0JG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 38 Dryden Crescent, SG2 0JG?

The only planning records linked to 38 Dryden Crescent, SG2 0JG are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 38 Dryden Crescent, SG2 0JG?

38 Dryden Crescent, SG2 0JG is in council tax band D.

Where is 38 Dryden Crescent, SG2 0JG located?

38 Dryden Crescent, SG2 0JG sits in Stevenage. It falls within the SG2 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 38 Dryden Crescent, SG2 0JG in a safe area?

Police records around 38 Dryden Crescent, SG2 0JG 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.

Which schools serve 38 Dryden Crescent, SG2 0JG?

The closest primary school to 38 Dryden Crescent, SG2 0JG is Lodge Farm Primary School (451m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Nobel School (284m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 38 Dryden Crescent, SG2 0JG?

The closest bus stop to 38 Dryden Crescent, SG2 0JG is Sweyns Mead, 261m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38 Dryden Crescent, Stevenage, SG2 0JG

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

126 m²

1356 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 38 Dryden Crescent

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

38 Dryden Crescent is a semi-detached house in Stevenage (SG2 0JG). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2013) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The latest certificate is from May 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On the market in November 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. Across 1998–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £484,000 is 44.5% above the 2013 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2015.

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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.

38 Dryden Crescent's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 May 2023

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Dryden Crescent, Stevenage, SG2 0JG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2015
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Removal of 1no Ash (T1) protected by Tree Preservation Order 18.
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
15/00365/TPTPO
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

38 Dryden Crescent has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£484,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£335,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

22 November 2013Most recent
£335,000
+157.7%over 15 years
10 June 1998
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SG2 0JG: £430,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in SG2 0JG

On the street

Versus other Dryden Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 38 Dryden Crescent runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,659

Street avg £3,091

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Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 123 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Below

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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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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

0.3 km

Sweyns Mead — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Nobel School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SG2 0JG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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