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10 Whempstead Road, Benington, Stevenage, SG2 7BX

Notable views5 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
105 m²
1130 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 10 Whempstead Road

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

10 Whempstead Road is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Benington, Stevenage, Stevenage (SG2 7BX). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include notable views. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2011. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £525,000 is 11.7% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£416/sq ft) was about 32.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £470,000.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenWest-facing
  • DrivewayYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 10 Whempstead Road

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Aug 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Jun 2009
EPC improved fromF36toD59
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Whempstead Road, Benington, Stevenage, SG2 7BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a part-single-part-two-storey rear extension at 10 Whempstead Road.

  1. Nov 2011
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property

    Single and two storey rear extensions

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    3/11/1826/FP
    View planning record
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.

10 Whempstead Road has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£525,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£470,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 November 2023Most recent

    £470,000

    +2.2%over 3 years

  2. 10 January 2020

    £460,000

    +92.1%over 10 years

  3. 12 November 2009

    £239,500

    +114.8%over 11 years

  4. 23 July 1998

    £111,500

    +37.7%over 1 year

  5. 29 April 1997

    £81,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SG2 7BX: £565,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Whempstead Road homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

10 Whempstead Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,476

Street avg £7,548

On par

Floor Area

105 m²

Street avg 165 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 7.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 10 Whempstead Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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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£541k

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1 Chalkdown

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£479k

1 Froghall Lane, Walkern

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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

0.1 km

The Lordship Arms — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Benington Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SG2 7BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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