What was the last sold price for Hillcrest, SG9 0AB?

Hillcrest, SG9 0AB last sold for £365,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £750,000 in November 2022, so prices have been falling over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Hillcrest, SG9 0AB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2022 and February 2024, Hillcrest, SG9 0AB fell from £750,000 to £365,000, a change of £385,000. That works out to roughly -42.9% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Are there any planning records for Hillcrest, SG9 0AB?

The most recent planning decision at Hillcrest, SG9 0AB was a refusal for an application (ref. X/24/0113/CND) in June 2024. Earlier filings include 6 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Hillcrest, SG9 0AB?

Hillcrest, SG9 0AB is in council tax band E.

Where is Hillcrest, SG9 0AB located?

Hillcrest, SG9 0AB sits in Hare Street, Buntingford, Buntingford. It falls within the SG9 postcode district.

What is crime like near Hillcrest, SG9 0AB?

Police records around Hillcrest, SG9 0AB show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Hillcrest, SG9 0AB?

The closest primary school to Hillcrest, SG9 0AB is Hormead Church of England (VA) First School (1.4km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Edwinstree Church of England Middle School (2.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Hillcrest, SG9 0AB?

The closest bus stop to Hillcrest, SG9 0AB is Chapel, 696m away. In total there are 24 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Hillcrest, Hare Street, Buntingford, SG9 0AB

11 planning records

Council tax

Band E

Overview

About Hillcrest

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

Hillcrest is a property in Hare Street, Buntingford, Buntingford (SG9 0AB). It has council tax band E.

11 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2022–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -42.9% per year. Last sale on file: £365,000 in February 2024.

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Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Hillcrest, Hare Street, Buntingford, SG9 0AB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at Hillcrest was refused — worth checking the council file.

Apr 2025
Conditions
In report
Discharge of conditions 18 (Ventilation System) 19 (Air source heat pump) of planning approval 3/24/1898/NMA
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
X/25/0045/CND
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Mar 2025
Conditions
In report
Part discharge of conditions 15 (Contamination) of planning approval 3/21/2436/FUL
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
X/25/0046/CND
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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.

Hillcrest changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Last sold (2024)

£365,000

Growth on file: -42.9% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

15 February 2024Most recent
£365,000
-51.3%over 1 year
2 November 2022
£750,000

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Area

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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

0.7 km

Chapel — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Hormead Church of England (VA) First School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.6dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for SG9 0AB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

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