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9 Dark Lane, Sandon, Buntingford, SG9 0QT

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
80 m²
861 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 9 Dark Lane

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

9 Dark Lane is a mid-terrace house in Sandon, Buntingford, Buntingford (SG9 0QT). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was D, 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 Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Main heating runs on electricity.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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 4)
Aug 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from Jan 2013
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Sept 2021from Mar 2015
Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Aug 2024from Sept 2021
EPC improved fromD58toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
73%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Dark Lane, Sandon, Buntingford, SG9 0QT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Dark Lane 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.

9 Dark Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£332,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 SG9 0QT: £249,995 (2020–2006).

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On the street

Versus other Dark Lane homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

Above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par
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.

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

Hill Side — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant 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 0QT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SG9 0QT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SG9 0QT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 9 Dark Lane, Sandon, Buntingford, SG9 0QT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.