What type of property is 2 Grays Cottages, SG9 0HL?

2 Grays Cottages, SG9 0HL is a semi-detached house.

When did 2 Grays Cottages, SG9 0HL last change hands?

2 Grays Cottages, SG9 0HL last sold for £430,000 in January 2022, around 4 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Grays Cottages, SG9 0HL?

The current EPC rating for 2 Grays Cottages, SG9 0HL is E with a score of 47 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Grays Cottages, SG9 0HL?

2 Grays Cottages, SG9 0HL has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Grays Cottages, SG9 0HL heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Grays Cottages, SG9 0HL records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Grays Cottages, SG9 0HL?

2 Grays Cottages, SG9 0HL is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Grays Cottages, SG9 0HL located?

2 Grays Cottages, SG9 0HL sits in Brent Pelham, Buntingford, Buntingford. It falls within the SG9 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 2 Grays Cottages, SG9 0HL in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Grays Cottages, SG9 0HL 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 2 Grays Cottages, SG9 0HL?

The closest primary school to 2 Grays Cottages, SG9 0HL is Clavering Primary School (2.6km).

What is the nearest station to 2 Grays Cottages, SG9 0HL?

The closest bus stop to 2 Grays Cottages, SG9 0HL is Washall Green House, 739m away. In total there are 19 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Grays Cottages, Brent Pelham, Buntingford, SG9 0HL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 47

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Grays Cottages

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

2 Grays Cottages is a semi-detached house in Brent Pelham, Buntingford, Buntingford (SG9 0HL). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since December 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 66). Main heating runs on oil.

Today's modelled estimate of £485,000 is 12.8% above the 2022 sale price. Sold January 2022 for £430,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Nov 2020

EPC Rating

E47

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Dec 2010

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Grays Cottages, Brent Pelham, Buntingford, SG9 0HL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Grays Cottages has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

5applications 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£485,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2022)

£430,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 January 2022Most recent
£430,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in SG9 0HL: £580,000 (2024–2024).

Nearby sales in SG9 0HL

1 Grays Cottages, Brent Pelham, Buntingford, SG9 0HL
Sold Sept 2024
£580,000

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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 Buntingford district page.

Full Buntingford 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

0.7 km

Washall Green House — bus stop.

Closest school

2.6 km

Clavering Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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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 SG9 0HL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SG9 0HL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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