Are there any planning records for The Old School, Whempstead Road, SG2 7BX?

The Old School, Whempstead Road, SG2 7BX has council approval for front extension granted in August 2015 under ref. 3/15/1394/HH. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for The Old School, Whempstead Road, SG2 7BX?

The Old School, Whempstead Road, SG2 7BX is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is The Old School, Whempstead Road, SG2 7BX in?

The Old School, Whempstead Road, SG2 7BX sits in Benington, Stevenage, Stevenage. It falls within the SG2 postcode district.

What is crime like near The Old School, Whempstead Road, SG2 7BX?

Police records around The Old School, Whempstead Road, SG2 7BX 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 The Old School, Whempstead Road, SG2 7BX?

The closest primary school to The Old School, Whempstead Road, SG2 7BX is Benington Church of England Primary School (1.5km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near The Old School, Whempstead Road, SG2 7BX?

The closest bus stop to The Old School, Whempstead Road, SG2 7BX is The Lordship Arms, 57m away. In total there are 8 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Old School, Whempstead Road, Benington, Stevenage, SG2 7BX

2 planning records

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About The Old School

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

The Old School is a property in Benington, Stevenage, Stevenage (SG2 7BX). It has council tax band G.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Energy

Energy performance

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

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

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

The Old School has an approved front extension on the planning record.

Aug 2015
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Front of property
Extension to existing entrance hall
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
3/15/1394/HH
View planning record
Jul 2004
OutbuildingFull
In report
Replacement double garage with first floor
Reference
3/04/1227/FP
View planning record

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SG2 7BX: £546,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in SG2 7BX

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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.

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· 07:00 – 23:00

42.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SG2 7BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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