What type of property is 1 Yew Tree Close, SG2 7BF?

1 Yew Tree Close, SG2 7BF is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Yew Tree Close, SG2 7BF last change hands?

1 Yew Tree Close, SG2 7BF last sold for £390,000 in March 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £363,000 in September 2010, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Yew Tree Close, SG2 7BF?

Across 2 sales between September 2010 and March 2015, 1 Yew Tree Close, SG2 7BF rose from £363,000 to £390,000, a change of £27,000. That works out to roughly +1.6% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Yew Tree Close, SG2 7BF?

The current EPC rating for 1 Yew Tree Close, SG2 7BF is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in June 2018. It has dropped from a B recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Yew Tree Close, SG2 7BF?

1 Yew Tree Close, SG2 7BF has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SG2 7BF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Yew Tree Close, SG2 7BF heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Yew Tree Close, SG2 7BF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Yew Tree Close, SG2 7BF?

1 Yew Tree Close, SG2 7BF is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Yew Tree Close, SG2 7BF located?

1 Yew Tree Close, SG2 7BF sits in Walkern, Stevenage, Stevenage. It falls within the SG2 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 1 Yew Tree Close, SG2 7BF?

Police records around 1 Yew Tree Close, SG2 7BF 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 1 Yew Tree Close, SG2 7BF?

The closest primary school to 1 Yew Tree Close, SG2 7BF is Walkern Primary School (404m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 1 Yew Tree Close, SG2 7BF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Yew Tree Close, SG2 7BF is Cherry Tree Rise, 430m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Yew Tree Close, Walkern, Stevenage, SG2 7BF

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Yew Tree Close

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

1 Yew Tree Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Walkern, Stevenage, Stevenage (SG2 7BF). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

At 88 m² it's 21.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (112 m² median across 10 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 70% of similar EPCs). Across 2010–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £574,000 is 47.2% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£412/sq ft) was about 33.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in March 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

Before you decide

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2018

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2018from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromB81toC75

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

5%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Yew Tree Close, Walkern, Stevenage, SG2 7BF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Yew Tree Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

10applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

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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.

1 Yew Tree Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£574,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.6% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£390,000

Growth on file: 1.6% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

18 March 2015Most recent
£390,000
+7.4%over 4 years
9 September 2010
£363,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SG2 7BF: £443,000 (2021–2015).

Nearby sales in SG2 7BF

On the street

Versus other Yew Tree Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Yew Tree Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,432

Street avg £3,626

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 115 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par

Years Held

11 years

Street avg 12 years

On par

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Yew Tree Close

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Comparables

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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.

Full Stevenage report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Cherry Tree Rise — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Walkern Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SG2 7BF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SG2 7BF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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