What kind of home is Cromer Cottage, SG2 7QA?

Cromer Cottage, SG2 7QA is a detached house.

When did Cromer Cottage, SG2 7QA last change hands?

Cromer Cottage, SG2 7QA last sold for £640,000 in January 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Cromer Cottage, SG2 7QA?

The current EPC rating for Cromer Cottage, SG2 7QA is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Cromer Cottage, SG2 7QA?

Cromer Cottage, SG2 7QA has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (1,356 sq ft). That makes it about 30% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SG2 7QA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Cromer Cottage, SG2 7QA use?

The latest EPC at Cromer Cottage, SG2 7QA records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Cromer Cottage, SG2 7QA?

Cromer Cottage, SG2 7QA 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 Cromer Cottage, SG2 7QA in?

Cromer Cottage, SG2 7QA sits in Cromer, Stevenage, Stevenage. It falls within the SG2 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around Cromer Cottage, SG2 7QA?

Police records around Cromer Cottage, SG2 7QA 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 is the nearest station to Cromer Cottage, SG2 7QA?

The closest bus stop to Cromer Cottage, SG2 7QA is Cromer Hall, 171m away. In total there are 12 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Cromer Cottage, Cromer, Stevenage, SG2 7QA

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

126 m²

1356 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Cromer Cottage

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

Cromer Cottage is a detached house in Cromer, Stevenage, Stevenage (SG2 7QA). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in May 2018 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 69), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

At 126 m² it sits well below the postcode median (187 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £772,000 is 20.6% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£472/sq ft) was about 92.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2019 for £640,000.

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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.

Cromer Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

8.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from May 2018

EPC improved fromF33toE42

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

47%96%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Cromer Cottage, Cromer, Stevenage, SG2 7QA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Cromer Cottage has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

10applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Cromer Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£772,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£640,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 January 2019Most recent
£640,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SG2 7QA: £835,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in SG2 7QA

On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Cromer Cottage runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,079

Street avg £4,294

Above

Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 192 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

8.3 t/year

Street avg 7.6 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Cromer Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

1.7 km

Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SG2 7QA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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